Create your own American experience! Spend 9-12 weeks at a summer camp across the U.S., where you’ll work with kids, make an impact, and enjoy a full 30 days of travel afterward.
J-1 Camp Counselors is a cultural exchange program that provides an opportunity for students, youth workers, teachers, and individuals with specialized skills from other countries to travel to the UnitedStates and work as summer camp counselors.
Ready for 9 weeks of incredible fun at a youth camp in the USA? Enjoy a fulfilling job, look after kids, join camp activities, and create amazing memories.
Working at J-1 Camp counselors is a highly affordable way to travel. It offers low program fees, a high starting salary (minimum $2,300 USD), and free food and accommodation. Plus, you’ll gain leadership and teamwork skills to boost your CV for future job or university applications.
Live and breathe English 24/7 while developing essential global soft skills.
Immerse yourself in American culture and enjoy a 30-days grace period to travel the US.
You must be between 18 and 30 years old, and you must have turned 18 by June 1st of the year you are traveling.
Able to fly to the United States before June 20th Able to attend the entire camp season, which typically lasts 9-12 weeks
You must have no criminal record.
A passport with at least 6 months of validity remaining from the date of your end of stay in the United States
You must be a fluent English speaker.
Some prior experience working with children or youth
You must have Proof of flight departure from the United States (return flight or connecting flight to another country)
- A 9-12 week summer camp
- A minimum stipend of $2,300 USD
- Food and accommodation at the camp
- Health insurance covering 4 months
- Recruitment activities Available in both in-person and virtual formats.
- Sponsorship for obtaining a work permit in the United States.
- Detailed visa application guidance for every step.
- Preparation for the visa interview at the U.S. Embassy.
- U.S. government SEVIS fees.
- Pre-departure call to receive all important information.
- Discord group for getting to know and chatting with fellow program participants.
- One-on-one support and consultation before you depart.
- 24/7 assistance upon arrival at your destination (in the United States).
- Police check: This a condition of your visa sponsorship, and is typically done online in your home country for free or a small fee.
- US Embassy fee: This is paid directly to the US Embassy and currently costs USD $185 (+ an additional $215 for Australia passport holders)
- I-94 arrival fee: Paid directly to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and currently costs USD $24
- Administration Fee 200 $ USD
- Support funds: You may be required to show proof that you can access USD $800
- Travel insurance for camp: Medical cover is included, but you must also purchase travel insurance
- Flights: We don’t recommend booking flights until your J-1 visa is approved
- Travel after camp: Get 10% off worldwide Contiki trips before you go! Friends = benefits
GActs as a mentor and group leader.
Responsible for supervising
children’s daily routines and well-being in their cabins.
Moves with the group to participate in various recreational activities according to the schedule.
Provides close supervision to ensure the safety of the children at all times.
Acts as an assistant instructor or coach for specialized activities.
If you possess skills such as swimming, kayaking, sports, archery, horseback riding, music, or teaching arts and crafts, this role allows you to oversee and share these skills with the camp children.
Responsible for supervising camp children who require extra attention and support.
Provides love, understanding, and mentorship to ensure their well-being is closely monitored.
This role is considered challenging but offers an invaluable and profoundly rewarding life experience.
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