How
do you know what camp life is like?
Why not read past participant
diaries.
What
should I say at my interview?
View our interview FAQ
page
Do
I have to undergo a criminal record check?
Yes, everyone who wants to work at a summer camp needs
to be vetted. If you have a criminal record you will not
be eligible to go.
Should
I find myself a camp or leave it to the company?
Although you can leave it to your company to find you
a camp, we recommend you independently find a placement
prior to leaving for the USA. Browse
summer camp jobs in the USA.
How
long after your application was sent to the camps until
you got a place?
It depends, you be be placed that day, or even
have to wait until you arrive in the USA. Contact your company
for more details.
What
is the latest date I can depart for camp?
You need to be flexible with your dates around June
and July. Anytime later and you would need to contact your
camp or company you are going with.
Can
I apply to go to the same camp as my friend?
We recommend that you do not go to camp with a friend
or partner. Hiring companies can not guarantee that you
will be placed with another person. Summer camp directors
hire staff who have specific skills and so it is not always
possible to send two people to one camp. If you apply early,
and find a camp the chances will be higher. Apply
to camps in the USA now.
Do
I have to arrange my own flights, insurance and visa?
If you apply with one of the companies we listed,
e.g. BUNAC,
Camp America,
Camp
Leaders or InterExchange
no, they will arrange everything.
Once you have been accepted they will deal with all your
summer. it's time to get excited about your summer ahead
as they will organise your insurance and visa, although
you will be required to go to the US Embassy to have you
visa application approved.
Is
there a fee for the visa interview?
Yes, the US Government have introduced an interview
fee which you will be expected to pay to them when you go
to the Embassy.
Will
working at a summer camp improve my employment opportunities?
Definitely, it shows potential employers you are a independent,
flexible and outgoing.
How
do I find a summer camp job in the USA?
Browse summer
camp jobs in the USA or visit our partner summer
camp jobs website.
Can
I incorporate working at a summer camp as part of a gap
year?
Yes, every summer participants choose to travel around
the world, and being based in the USA is a perfect gateway
to the world. Please visit our partner gap
year website for more information.
I
have signed up to go to camp but still haven't got a placement...help!
Do not panic, there are thousands of people in your situation.
Your hiring company may even fly you over to the destination
without a placement, give them a call if you are really
worried.
Can
I travel in the US after camp?
Yes, you have the option of staying in the US until
your Visa runs out. A large number of counsellors take up
the opportunity to travel around America and then go West
to explore the world, please visit our travel
section.
What
if I want to find out more information?
All of the general information you require should be
listed on Summer Camp Worldwide, but if you have a specific
question please e-mail
us. Or ask a question on our summer
camp forum, our resident summer camp expert
Matthew Evans who attends Eagles Nest Camp in North Carolina
will help with any questions you may have.
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