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
8 complete weeks between June and August
1 additional week of orientation
2000$ pocket money
insurance, room and board all inclusive
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
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.
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!
Camps that have a special focus on certain sports or activities like soccer, swimming, climbing, music, art or horseback riding.
Camps with a focus on children and young teens with disabilities and special needs.
Day camps only run during the day and kids will spend the night at home.
Run by private individuals or non-profit organizations.
Camps with a special focus on a specific religion or philosophy.
Requirements
To apply for our AmeriCamp Program you need to meet certain criteria:
be 18 years or older
be responsible and enjoy working with kids and teens
be proficient in the English language
have at least a high school diploma
Program Costs
| Placement Program * | 450 € |
| Self-Placement ** | 590 € |
*Placement Program:
Application fee of 300 € upon submission of documents and video-interview
Remaining fee of 150 € is due after placement in a summer camp
*Self Placement:
Complete fee due upon submission of documents and video-interview
AmeriCamp USA Contracts
If you want to know exactly what you'll sign up for - feel free to have a look at the contract you will sign at a later point during the process.
Your visa allows you to stay in the United States for up to one month after the end of your AmeriCamp program. Use what you earned as a camp counselor, travel the country and explore all corners of the USA!
Ready to start your adventure with AmeriCamp?
You fulfill the requirements and want to spend your summer in the USA?
Step by Step to your Summer Camp Job
Start your online application.
Once we have received your application, we will invite you to an interview via video in order to ensure your program and visa eligibility. Afterwards you will receive an invoice for the application fee of 300 €.
AmeriCamp will now start looking for a Summer Camp that would like you to join their team based on your interests and skills. Please be open to all regions in the USA.
An interested Camp will either offer you a position directly or will suggest a video interview. Either way, you're about to find out exactly where you'll be spending the summer of your life!
Once you have been placed in a Summer Camp, you will now receive the invoice for the remaining program fees (€390).
We are a designated J1 visa sponsor by the U.S. Department of State. We will send you the DS-2019 form to apply for the J1 visa. A personal interview at the U.S. Embassy is also required as part of the visa application process.
Once everything is ready to go, you can depart to the USA - we wish you a great time!
"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!"
"The summer 2022 at Camp was one of the best summers I have ever had. I did not only have lot of fun, I also learned a lot. Camp showed me that everyone can be themselve and you won't be judged for it. The Camp supports sisterhood, empowerment, kindness and growth."