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Summer Camp Job

Your Summer in the States with AmeriCamp

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Work at a Summer Camp

Going to summer camps has a long-standing tradition in the United States. Every year many kids and teenagers spend part of their summer vacation with peers from all over the country in a camp to enjoy weeks of adventure and fun activities away from school and their parents.

As a camp counselor, you are a mentor for these kids and help your team of co-workers organize group activities, teach a new sport or hobby or plan fun outings in nature. There are different types of summer camps in which you can be placed, depending on your interests, skills and previous experiences.

AmeriCamp Quick Facts

AmeriCamp is part of our global Intrax family. Every summer we place young people from many countries in a wide variety of summer camps.
AmeriCamp has been working with over 900 summer camps all over the U.S. for many years already.

Full AmeriCamp Terms & Conditions

8 to 10 weeks between June and August + 1 week Orientation

insurance, room and board all inclusive

$2250 pocket money

1 full month of optional travel time at the end of the program

as an offical J1 Camp Counselor Visa Sponsor, Intrax takes care of all legal formalities for you to participate in the AmeriCamp program

Types of Camps

There are various types of camps that cater to different campers. Depending on your profile and experience, we will do our best to find the best placement for you.

Do you play in a band or coach a local sports team in your free time? Or do you have experience with caring for special needs children? Then you could be a great fit for some of our available camps!

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Specialty Camps

Camps that have a special focus on certain sports or activities like soccer, swimming, climbing, music, art or horseback riding.

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Special Needs Camps

Camps with a focus on children and young teens with disabilities and special needs.

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Day Camps

Day camps only run during the day and kids will spend the night at home.

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Religious Camps

Camps with a special focus on a specific religion or philosophy.

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Private / Non-Profit Camps

Run by private individuals or non-profit organizations.

Requirements for Summer Camp Counselors in the US

To apply for our AmeriCamp Program you need to meet certain criteria:

be 18 years or older

Have experience working with kids and have interesting hobbies to teach.

be proficient in the English language

have at least a high school diploma

Summer camp program fee

Summer Camp Program
Self Placement
450 €
Start application
Application fee of 300 € upon submission of documents and video-interview
Remaining fee of 150 € is due after placement in a summer camp
590 €
Find your own Placement.
Contact us
Complete fee due upon submission of documents and video-interview

Your path to a summer camp adventure

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1 Your Online Application

Ready for your adventure? Start your online application.

2 Interview

After your application, we schedule an online interview to check your eligibility. This is when you need to pay the application fee of 300 €.

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3 Find your Camp

AmeriCamp starts looking for a Summer Camp that fits your application. It's important that you are open to all regions in the US.

4 Job Offer

A Camp can offer you a position directly or suggest a video interview. Once you're placed, you will receive the invoice for the remaining program fee.

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5 Your J1 Visa

Intrax is designated visa sponsor by the Department of State. We will send you the DS-2019 and you can apply for your visa at the embassy.

6 Start your adventure

Now you have everything you need for your Summer Camp Job. Have fun!

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Ready to start your adventure with AmeriCamp?

You fulfill the requirements and want to spend your summer in the USA?

Apply now

Experiences from our Camp Counselors

"I live in a shared house with two other counselors. I led several mini games with the kids, other activities are organized by the directors (zip lane, archery, tie dye…). All the staff is caring about our wellbeing, and there is a fun atmosphere. Day after day, I have the feeling that my English is improving!"
Eva
from France
"It's just amazing! I get on really well with the internationals. The Americans are very welcoming and I've been able to make several friends and play sports with them outside the camp in our free time. The campers are so cute and kind! I am happy to work with them. We have a lot of activities and the camp is beautiful and comfortable."
Ilonka
from Poland