J-1 Camp Counselor

The Camp Counselor Program enables post-secondary students, youth workers, teachers and applicants with specialized skills to share their culture and ideas with the people of the United States in camp settings throughout the country. Participants in the program receive pay and benefits, such as meals and accommodation, commensurate to their American counterparts at the camps. The programs vary in length depending on the season of the camp with a maximum program duration of minimum 9 weeks. After the program is complete, participants have 30 days to travel and explore the United States before they need to depart the country.

America offers a broad range of camps with different focuses such as sports, outdoor activities, cultural and religious emphases, gender specific, arts and crafts or any combination thereof! There is undoubtedly the perfect camp for you depending on your skills and interests. The only common denominator is that you must be enthusiastic about working with children and interested in exploring America!

Interested applicants must be able to provide proof of the following in order to participate in the program:

• Must be 18-35 years
• Valid Passport above 6 months.
• A copy of your CV/Resume
• Proof of your status as a student College or University (Part-Time & Full Time), teacher or youth worker. Having specialized skills is a accepted: Lifeguard & Practical Nurses or similar field.
• At least two references from a current or past employer or teacher attesting to your suitability to participate in the program. If you are qualifying based on a specialized skill, at least one of your references should focus on your skill. (This can be provided before or after your submission).
• Police Record dated within the last 6 months (This can be provided before or after your submission).