Fees for summer 2008 are £349. This fee includes your initial commitment fee, a contribution to the visa processing fee and up to 4 months medical insurance. These are our most competitive rates ever...just take a look below at what you get:

What Do you get?

• Transatlantic return flights to the international or regional airport nearest to your camp, thus eliminating the need for you to take a bus for long distances across country.
• 3 meals per day for the duration of your camp contract.
• Accommodation whilst at camp.
• Pocket money for your time at camp. This will vary depending up on your role but we can guarantee that it will be a minimum of $920 for up to 9 weeks.
• Time to travel the USA after Camp
• Training and preparation for camp in the UK prior to departure and upon arrival at camp. (Attendance at a pre departure preparation day is a mandatory part of the program)
• Camp Leaders Handbook
• J1 visa and cultural exchange permits.
• 24 hour support whilst in the USA.
• A rewarding, fun and for some a life changing experience that employers recognise as valuable.
• Once you have completed the summer you will receive a certificate recognising your participation on the program.

Other Costs?

The US government has introduced a system which requires everyone who applies for a visa to attend an interview prior to departure at the US Embassy/Consulate (in the UK this means going to London or Belfast). There is an additional fee for this to be paid directly to the US Embassy. This fee is $131 (approximately £63)

All participants are required to produce a current enhanced criminal background check as provided for by the Criminal Records Bureau. Many people will already have a check if they are currently working with children (whether paid or voluntary). If not we can assist with this, but if you do not have one there is a charge which is in the region of £35. You will get further information about this at your interview.

Assistance with your upfront costs

In the past some participants have had assistance with their costs from employers, from a voluntary club that they are associated with, from their local council or from a variety of other volunteer support schemes. It is well worth a approaching anyone who you think may be able to assist. After all, the skills and experience you can acquire from a summer at camp will help you to develop as an individual and offer a better service to others in the future.

Breakdown Of £349

£25 – Interview Deposit

To be paid prior to interview. This shows that you are committed to doing the Camp Leaders program, we are about to start doing work on your behalf. This fee is non-refundable if accepted on the program and DS2019 form has been issued.

£54 – Acceptance Fee

Payable at interview. This is non-refundable once a placement has been confirmed and your insurance has been purchased.

£100 – Third Payment

£100 – Fourth Payment

£70 Late Season Fee