First Time Participants

Many Participants agree that your first summer at camp is always your best! The excitement of meeting new people, taking part in new activities and exploring new environments all combine to ensure you will never forget your first camp experience.

To read testimonials from previous participants click here.

Parents: For more information on our program please click here.

What You Gain!

Friendships to last a lifetime.
International contacts and work experience.
The opportunity to learn new skills and enhance your existing skill set.
Independent travel experience and confidence building.
An enhanced CV.
Unrivalled Camp Leaders customer service.
Opportunity to participate on Camp Leaders pre-camp training courses.
Knowledge and guidance from the Camp Leaders staff, who have all worked at camp in the USA.
A rewarding, fun and life changing experience!

What You Get!

Travel from arrival airport in the US to your camp.
Pocket money ranging from $1100 - $1500 based on your skills and experience.
Fantastic customer service to guide you through the application process and find you a placement at camp.
A pre-departure day to get you prepared for camp.
Camp Leaders Guidebook.
Assistance with your J-1 visa and cultural exchange permits.
Medical Insurance.
24 hour support whilst in the USA.
Food and accommodation whilst at camp.
Time to travel in the USA after camp. We can also help you to include camp in a round-the-world itinerary.

What You Pay!

We want to make the cost of going to camp as low as possible for you! Fees for summer 2012 are just US$550 with the opportunity to receive up to US$100 in discounts through our amazing reward packages! This is our most competitive rate ever.

Here is our nice and simple, three stage payment schedule.

Application Fee	US$50	To be paid prior to interview
1st Installment	US$250	US$250 within 15 days from your interview.
2nd Installment	US$250	US$250 within 45 days from your interview.
Total	US$550	Only $450 with our special discounts.

Third Party Costs

Since you will be working in an environment with children and working in the USA there are rules and regulations that result in some additional costs as follows:

1) J1 Visa: All first-time J-1 visa applicants are required to attend an in-person interview at a US Embassy or Consulate in your home country or country of legal residence. The US Department of State currently charges a fee of $150 US dollars (correct at the time of print) for the J-1 interview and processing.

2) The US Embassy uses a designated courier service to deliver your visa back to you. Cost and procedures for postage from the US Embassy may vary depending of your delivery address.

3) You are responsible for the cost and arrangement of your flight ticket to the US and informing Camp Leaders and your camp of the full details.

Late Applications

The Camp Leaders fee for applicants booking an interview after February 28th 2012 will increase AND full payment is due within 30 days of being accepted.

Apply Today!

American summer camps begin as early as May 1st, with the last few beginning staff orientation no later than June 20th. If you are available on or before this date, for a minimum of 9 weeks, what are you waiting for? Register for the Camp Leaders program today!