Location: The camps are located in
Greeley, Pennsylvania
; about 45 minutes northeast of Scranton, Pennsylvania. All three camps are within a 1-mile radius of each other in the Pocono Mountains.
What dates are camp America 2022?
For summer 2022 these dates are
August 26th to Sept 4th
. Unless a flight date is requested before April 1st we may be unable to provide flights during the specified dates.
How does camp America work?
Your camp will pay you directly as a reward for all your hard work
. Camp America will organise and book your flight and make sure you get to camp when needed and help you get back again! Your camp will also pay you directly as a reward for all your hard work and efforts over the summer.
What is camp America?
Camp America is
a cultural exchange programme that gives you the chance to spend your summer living and working on a summer camp in the USA
. We'll support you from start to finish to make sure you have the experience of a lifetime!
Do Americans work at camp America?
Who are Camp America?
Camp America recruits international staff for American summer camps
. Established in 1969, we are the biggest international summer camp staff provider recruiting thousands of young people each year to work on hundreds of summer camps across the USA!
What age can I do camp America?
It is a visa regulation that participants must be 18 when they fly to the United States, therefore Camp America does not accept applications from people who are not 18 by 1st of June.
You can start your application before you turn 18 as long as your birthday is within the full application season and before 1st June
.
Can you travel after camp America?
When you can travel…
One of the best things about doing Camp America is the opportunity to travel! You can explore the local areas to your camp during your time off and
once camp has finished you're free to go anywhere in the USA
!
Can I do camp America if I'm not a student?
Do I have to be a student to apply?
No, you don't have to be a student to be a camp counselor
. However if you would like to work in a support staff role such as working in the camp office, kitchen, maintenance or laundry then you must be a student.
Is camp America worth doing?
Amazing experience
Yes you don't get paid much, yes you pay more to go than you get paid there but
it's worth it
. Working with so many different kids from all sorts of life is amazing. There's not much time off as well but it's still worth it.
How much money do you need for camp America?
I'll start by saying that
Camp Counselors must have access to at least $300 upon entry to the USA. Support Staff need $1000
. This can be in the form of cash, a pre-paid debit card, or a credit card. This is so that the US Department of State know that you have sufficient funds to cover the cost of your trip.
How long is camp America?
Working at Summer Camp in America
Most Summer Camps start between mid-May and late-June and run for about
9 weeks
. You'll spend 9 to 12 weeks out in America as part of your Summer Camp experience. It'll be the time of your life!
Are flights included with camp America?
Your flights are taken care of by us
, so you don't have to worry about paying for them or arranging any travel out to camp.
Is camp America religious?
most of the christian camps we work with are liberal and see christianity from a modern view
.
What skills do you need for camp America?
Skills such as; archery, rock climbing, kayaking, gymnastics, ropes, lifeguarding, horseback riding, motorboat driving, magic, piano, riflery, sailing, swim teacher, tennis, trapeze, wakeboarding, waterskiing and windsurfing are always in high demand with camps.
Do summer camps actually exist?
The American Camp Association (ACA) reports that
there are about 7,000 overnight camps and about 5,000 day camps in the U.S., for a total of more than 12,000 camps
. These camps are attended each year by more than 11 million children and adults.
Why is Camp America good?
The culture:
Camp America gives you the PERFECT opportunity to embrace the American culture, both on and off camp
. Working at camp is your first insight into the difference in culture, and it's fun to adapt to the cultural differences of British culture to American culture.
What is similar to Camp America?
- BUNAC.
- Camp Leaders.
- Wild Packs.
- USA Summer Camp.
What is a camp America interview like?
The people interviewing you will have been to work at camp previously and should make the interview
very relaxed and friendly
– it won't be like going for a formal interview at a bank for example. Usually interviews are face to face but you might be asked to have one over Skype.
Where can you go with Camp America?
From New York to LA, Miami to Vegas go anywhere you want! Once your placement at camp is finished, you have up to 30 days to stay in the USA and travel! So you can go and check out
New York, Miami, LA, Boston, Las Vegas, Chicago, or anywhere you want
!
