First Time Participants
Fees for summer 2012 are just $700 with the opportunity to receive up to $100 in discounts!
To read testimonials from previous participants click here.
What You Pay!
Nice and simple, two stage payment schedule plus the opportunity for you to be rewarded for your high performance in preparation for summer at camp.
| Application Fee | $100 NZD | To be paid prior to interview |
| Second Installment (Program + Medical Insurance Fee) | $600 NZD | To be paid within 30 days of being accepted |
| Camp Leaders Total | $700 NZD | Most competitive rate in NZ |
Reward Packs
Are you organized? Are you motivated? You could save up to $100 on your Program Fees! Click here to view reward packs!
What You Get!
- An awesome placement at a US Summer Camp!!!
- Pocket money for your time at camp, ranging from $1000 - $1500 USD!!
- 90 Days Comprehensive Medical Insurance included!
- Fantastic customer service to guide you through the application process and find you a placement at camp
- Time to travel in the USA after Camp. We can also help you include camp in a wider round the world itinerary!
- New Zealand based pre-departure day to get you prepared
- Camp Leaders Guidebook
- Assistance with your J1 visa and cultural exchange permits
- 24 hour support whilst in the USA
- Food and accommodation whilst at camp
- A rewarding, fun and life changing experience!
3rd 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:
| Police Check Postage Costs | $ NZD | Paid when you apply for background check |
| US Embassy Fee | $196.50 NZD* | Paid to the U.S. embassy |
| J-1 Visa Interview | $ NZD | Related costs for travel to your J-1 visa interview at the U.S Consulate in Auckland |
| Medical Check | £0 - $45 NZD | Paid directly to your doctor (they may not charge for this) |
| Return airfare to the U.S. (approx) | $1500 - $2500 NZD Depending on U.S. destination | Paid directly to travel agent |
* TBC -Subject to exchange rate
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!
- The possibility of gaining university credit for your time at camp (applicable for selected universities)
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.
Boys cabin at rest hour
Fun at the waterfront!
Friends for life!
The Camp Leaders program is administered in conjunction with our US Department of State designated visa sponsor, Cultural Homestay International. During the period from May 1st until November 1st twenty four hour support is provided in the USA by Camp Leaders and Cultural Homestay International.
