Work at a US Summer Camp
Spend your summer working at an American summer camp, earning money, traveling the USA and making friends for life.
Unlike other agencies, Camp Connections charges no placement fees for Camp Counselor positions.
Why choose Camp Connections ?
Personalized Support
All of our team members have camp experience, so they understand how to best support you during your time as a counsellor
Work at the best camps
Work at one of our 70+ partner camps from locations all around the country. Our partner camps are highly rated, with a rich history of camp magic.
Zero Agency Fees
Unlike other agencies, we charge zero fees for your camp placement, visa sponsorship and assistance, and support while you’re in the US.
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Apply Online
Fill out our straightforward application sharing your background, skills, and summer goals. Takes less than 20 minutes.
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Interview & Match
We review your profile and connect you with camps that fit your personality, skills, and preferences — not just any open slot.
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Visa & Paperwork
We manage your J-1 visa sponsorship and all required documentation — completely free of charge. Just worry about what matters.
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Arrive & Thrive
Head to camp ready to make an impact. Our team remains available throughout the summer for anything you need.
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Alextina
“Camp Connections provides a meaningful opportunity to make a real impact in children’s lives while also growing personally and professionally”
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Lucinda
“You don’t pay fees, they check up on you during the process and advise you when needed. You will never go wrong with this agency”
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RJ
“The whole experience from traveling to a new country to meeting people from all over the world has been unforgettable. It’s not just a job, it’s a place to make lifelong friendships!”
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Jodie
“Camp changed my view on life through travel to amazing places, meeting amazing people, and making memories you wouldn’t get anywhere else!”
Find your place at camp
Water Sports
Athletics
Arts & Crafts
Theater
Camps are always looking for enthusiastic people with skills, hobbies, or coaching experience. Popular positions include:
Education
Music
Outdoors
Target Sports
Counselors FAQs
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American summer camps are residential camps where children spend anywhere from one to eight weeks enjoying outdoor adventures, sports, creative activities, and personal development. Camps are located throughout the United States, from beautiful lakes in Wisconsin and forests in New England to mountains in Colorado and waterfront camps on the East Coast.
As a camp counselor or activity specialist, you'll become part of a close-knit community where you'll mentor children, teach activities, organise games, support evening events, and help create an incredible summer experience. Every day is different, making it one of the most exciting and rewarding jobs available to students and young adults.
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To work at camp you need to be 18 years of age
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Camp counselors guide and ensure the safety of children as they engage in camp activities. They assist in the activity planning process, receive special training to fully support children, and lead them as they participate in camp events.
If your camp is a residential camp you may be living with up to 15 children ensuring safety in the bunk, sleeping / waking on time.
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For a General Counselor position most camps will hire you with out any experience as long as your willing to learn and work hard.
Other positions require experience for example, Waterfront Director will require previous knowledge in leading staff and running a safe and fun waterfront.
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This all depends on your position. As mentioned in an earlier question General Counselors will live in cabins with Children.
Program heads and office staff typically have private or semi-private accommodations. Housing is clean and comfortable with accessible bathrooms, hot water and electricity.
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Absolutely not, every camp is different, from sports camps to religious camps there are many others in between.
What they do all have in common is that there aim is to give their children the best summer ever and you as staff will help do that.
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Staff members are typically assigned one full day off each week. Staff also have a few evenings off per week, and most staff have a period off during the day as well. Each camp will share their specific time off policies when you speak with them
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Yes Camp Connections will guide you through the entire visa process, provide you with your documents. We will also prep you for your embassy appointment so you know what to expect on the day of your embassy visit.
