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City/State: Positions in many states around the U.S. |
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Country: UNITED STATES
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| InterExchange |
161 Sixth Avenue
NY
UNITED STATES
10013
Phone: 011-212-924-0446
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Program description: |
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Camp USA arranges job offers, travel plans and visa documentation for international participants seeking camp positions in the U.S.
Camp USA offers participants a Regular program and a Pre-Placed program. The Regular program is for participants who would like Camp USA to find a placement for them at a U.S. summer camp. The Pre-Placed program is for participants who have found their own job at a camp and need Camp USA to provide visa assistance.
Camp Counselor and support staff positions available.
Counselors care for a group of campers 24 hours a day for 8 to 15 weeks. While this job can be exhausting, it is also very rewarding. Counselors are role models for their campers and can profoundly impact their lives. A strong counselor speaks fluent English, is mature and flexible and has a good sense of humor.
Support staff work in utility positions such as kitchen, housekeeping, laundry, maintenance and office. These positions are vital to the smooth operation of camp. Participants can expect to work 12 to 14 hours a day in very strenuous jobs. Because these positions require physical labor, support staff receive slightly higher stipends than counselors. Good support staff are reliable, hard-working, flexible and able to work well both independently and in a group.
There are more than 12,000 summer camps in the United States, and each is unique. Camps differ in facilities, philosophy, programs, clientele and duration. Camp USA uses participants' applications and personal interviews to match them with camps that are best suited to their personalities, experiences and interests.
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General program information: |
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Program open to: Australian, European, kiwi, SouthAfrican
Age range: 19-28
Travel to site: Varies
Is opportunity more independant or group orientated: Group
No. in group: varies
Living arrangements on the program: Tents/Rustic Accommodation
How long does the program last?: 1-3 Months
What are the dates of this program: Summer Months Only - Actual start and ending dates vary by placement.
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Benefits and advantages of the program: |
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Participants have the chance to experience U.S. culture, improve their English, make American friends and gain new skills in a unique, rural setting. Working in a camp is as mentally and emotional fulfilling as it is challenging. For both campers and staff members, summer memories and friendships can last a lifetime.
Competitive Stipends
Participants receive cash stipends plus housing and meals for the full duration of their placements.
Independent Travel Time
After camp, participants have 30 days to immerse themselvs in the sights and sounds of America. They can visit the Grand Canyon, see the Statue of Liberty or just relax on the beach!
Orientation Program
Before we send our participants to camp, we meet with them in their home countries and New York City for orientation sessions. We go over everything they need to know about camp and the U.S. and make sure they get to camp safely.
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Cost or price of this program: |
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International camp staff accepted into the Regular program pay a program fee, SEVIS fee and an insurance fee. Individual cooperators may charge a reasonable administrative fee but Camp USA approves all cooperator fees before the season starts. Regular program applicants who do not fly from London, Madrid or Paris may also pay a flight supplement fee. The U.S. Department of State mandates fees for SEVIS and visa applications as well.
Staff participating in the Pre-Placed program have a different fee structure from Regular program participants because they are more independent in dealing with their camps. Pre-Placed program participants pay a program fee, a SEVIS fee and an insurance fee. They also must negotiate their stipends directly with their camp.
Contact us for more information.
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Qualifications required: |
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CAMP USA REGULAR PROGRAM:
* Between the ages of 19 and 28 during the summer of participation
* International students, teachers, youth workers or individuals with specialized skills
* University students, if applying for support staff positions
* Fluent in English and able to attend a home country orientation and interview
* Highly motivated and committed to the program for 8 to 15 weeks
CAMP USA PRE-PLACED PROGRAM:
* Be 18 years of age by June 1 of the summer of participation
* Be university students and under 28 years of age, if applying for support staff positions.
* Secure a position with a camp without the assistance of Camp USA
* Be formally interviewed by the camp and negotiate the stipend and travel arrangements directly with the camp
* Obtain a contract, written on camp stationery and signed by the camp director, including dates of employment, stipend and position at camp
* Pay all applicable fees, including the SEVIS fee before the application is processed
* Pay the U.S. Embassy’s J-1 Visa processing fee as well as any fees involved with obtaining a police background check or medical report
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Salary/pay/benefits description: |
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Participants in the Regular program earn a stipend to help defray costs during the program. Pre-Placed program participants negotiate stipends directly with their camps.
Contact us for 2006 stipend information.
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