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Why Choose Camp Leaders?

Partnership is the key to a successful program

Camp Leaders in America (CLIA), in partnership with Cultural Homestay International (CHI), have been providing quality international staff to camps for many years. Our partnership brings together extensive experience in summer camp, the recreational leadership community, and all forms of cultural exchange.

Collectively, CLIA and CHI operate the Camp Leaders program to provide US Camps with a diverse and qualified applicant pool of counselors and support staff from around the world. Our combined strength allows you to experience the best in customer service and satisfaction.

CHI is the J-1 visa program sponsor.  CHI is designated by the U.S. Department of State to sponsor qualified participants in an Exchange Visitor program under the “Camp Counselor” category.  For more information about the Exchange Visitor Programs and program regulations, contact:

     United States Department of State
      Office of Exchange Coordination and Designation
      Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
      301 4th Street, S.W., Room 734
      Washington, D.C. 20547

     Email: jvisas@state.gov

If you would like to find out more about the other programs which are available through CHI then click here.

What Others Have To Say...

“I enjoyed everything about Camp Leaders. The preparation day (even the Beaver Song); the excitement of speaking to people who had been to my camp before as summer got closer; the flight; the making of so many great friends; the fulfillment from working with children; the amazing few weeks travel after camp; and even coming home and having people visit me in the UK. Thanks for everything.”

- Joanne R

“I would like to thank yourself and rest of the camp leaders staff for what turned out to be an amazing summer at Camp. any negative issues (i can't remember any), were far outweighed by the good times and the friendships made.  It is truly an experience that has changed me for the better and I will remember and cherish this summer for my entire life. Thanks for everything!”

- Rick B

“I took part last year and went to camp in Connecticut for the summer and had a great time. You came to visit and I was having a ball, just wanted to say thank you so much for putting me there. I had such a great time teaching arts and crafts at camp. T'was fab. Cheers.”

- Matt S

“Just wanted to thank you all at Camp Leaders for giving me the chance to experience the opportunity of a life time! Over the past two months I met some of the greatest people and made lots of close friends. me and two other guy's have extended our return date home, as we have made plans to travel down the west cost for a couple of weeks after the final session has ended.

Thanks again for organising every thing from start to end, also for finding me this camp it is located in the most wonderful part of the U.S. and the kids have been superstars throughout the summer. A big promise has already been made for my return next summer!

So I will be in touch when I get back home.”

- R. Hatchett

“I had a fantastic summer and I thought I'd email you guys to thank you for placing me at a truly amazing camp and for giving me this opportunity to make friends across the world. I'm definitely going back next year!”

- J. Fleming

“I would like to thank you for the opportunity of working at Camp Takajo thorough Camp Leaders. It's been a great summer, full of fun and sports. I am enjoying every moment of this summer, and it has been wonderful ”

- Victor Motta (Brazil)

“I just wanted to take the time to say thank you for everything. Camp Mendocino is brilliant so good in fact that I never want to leave! I really appreciate all the hard work that you and the team did to get me here...and all the people that came with Camp America wished they'd gone with you guys! ”

- Deborah Emanuel

“I just wanted to say thank you for all the hard work you have done for me through out the past few months. I am ever so grateful to every body at Camp Leaders for all the hard work and time you have put in to get me here at Camp Winnebago. The Campers are great; the staffs are great I have made so many new and exciting friends from all over world. Thank you ”

- Joseph Green

“I'm having a great time at Camp Chipinaw, its a really good camp, it's amazing and iv met some really nice people. Once again thanks for all your help ”

- Mark Lawarne

“I'm having a great time, here at Camp Rim Rock. Since I have been here I've done a staff talent show which was hilarious and I've learnt to ride a horse and shoot an arrow with scary accuracy! Thanks so much for the opportunity, I'm loving it! ”

- Sami Laryea