October 2009

InterExchange Applications Open...

InterExchange Camp USA connects international participants ages 18+ with unique opportunities to work at summer camps across the USA as counselors or support staff. We sponsor your J-1 Visa and offer placements at a variety of different camps.For more information please visit website

BUNAC Summer Camp USA...

Calling everyone that has just returned from an amazing summer at camp!

With parents nagging, university deadlines and a long winter ahead of you, we at BUNAC think you need something to look forward to! Apply now as a BUNAC Summer Camp USA Returner and pay just £30 registration fee as a Regular Returner, or £55 as an Own Arranger.

As a returning counsellor, you have the freedom to negotiate your own contract and choose which BUNAC flight option suits you best. Applying online is easy, so make sure you get ahead of the game with BUNAC's early bird discount rates and apply to our Summer Camp USA Returners programme today.

APPLY ONLINE - Visit the BUNAC website now!

Interview with Lara, BUNAC'S Summer Camp USA Development Coordinator...

Lara, BUNAC's Summer Camp Development Coordinator tells us about why she has spent a whopping six summers at camp and why she loves working for BUNAC!

What has been your most memorable Summer Camp USA experience?
Wow! There's a lot. I'd say one of the best memories of working at camp is from arriving a couple of weeks early to set up camp - before the staff and the campers. I loved watching camp come to life over the weeks as returning staff arrived and new staff members were welcomed. It is such a good feeling knowing that the whole summer lies ahead of us! Thinking about travels, I would say my most memorable experiences are from travelling with other BUNACers after camp - often on a budget, but always with a smile on our faces! I've been to some great (and some not-so-great) places across the country and wouldn't have been able to do that without BUNAC.

What has been the most valuable lesson learnt whilst working or travelling abroad?
To make the most of every situation, get involved and challenge yourself!

What's your favourite thing about BUNAC?
BUNAC is a great organisation - we've all been involved in travelling and want other people to have a great experience. I think this makes a huge difference - sometimes travelling on your own can be a daunting experience, but BUNAC are here to help at every step of your application. From having a question when filling out your application form to changing your flight dates, we understand the position you're in and want to help you out. For myself - I love BUNAC because we're straight about things - there aren't hidden costs or confusing terms and everyone that works here wants you to have a good time!

Where are the favourite places you've visited?
Hmmmm... Toronto, New Hampshire, Georgia, Washington DC.

Camp America Info Meetings Announced...

www.campamerica.co.uk/information-evenings.php

October 2009
Liverpool Information Evening * Date: 13 Oct 2009
Manchester Information Evening * Date: 15 Oct 2009
Nottingham Information Evening * Date: 19 Oct 2009
Sheffield Information Evening * Date: 20 Oct 2009
Leeds Information Evening * Date: 22 Oct 2009
Aberystwyth Information Evening * Date: 26 Oct 2009
Cardiff Information Evening * Date: 27 Oct 2009
Birmingham Information Evening * Date: 29 Oct 2009

November 2009
Plymouth Information Evening * Date: 02 Nov 2009
Brighton Information Evening * Date: 03 Nov 2009
London Information Evening * Date: 05 Nov 2009
Bath Information Evening * Date: 09 Nov 2009
Loughborough Information Evening * Date: 10
Nov 2009 Ormskirk Information Evening * Date: 12 Nov 2009

For more information please visit: www.campamerica.co.uk/information-evenings.php

Camp America 2010...

Camp America is offering fantastic placement opportunities for summer 2010!

It's your chance to do something different with your summer and spend it in the U.S.A. living & working either with children or 'behind the scenes' as support staff on an American Summer Camp. Each year over 7,000 young people take the opportunity...will you be one of them?

What's included in the Camp America programme…
- An inclusive return flight from London - NY!!
-" Food and accommodation for 9 weeks whilst at camp
-" Something unique to put on your CV
- A J-1 visa (special visa granted to those who work on summer camps), that also allows you to travel around the USA for up 10 weeks after camp
- Up to $1200 end of camp pay (depending on skills and the programme you choose)
- Top-notch customer care and support, most of the Camp America team have been to camp themselves, so we really know what we are talking about!
- Access to the Camp America website and forum which is the biggest, most exciting and thriving online summer camp community

For more information visit: www.campamerica.co.uk

" You'd be crazy not to jump at the opportunity, it's the most amazing experience you could ever have!" Rosanne, 20.

"Ever since I have returned from Camp America I've missed every second of the experience and the people. If it wasn't for Camp America I would not have the ambitions and determination I have today." Tom, 21.

Other News...

· Find a summer camp for this summer, visit partner website: summer camp jobs

· Check out Camp America TV

· Join our summer camp forum and chat with past and future staff

· Thinking about working at summer camp as part of a gap year? Visit our partner Gap Year website