Pricing
Learn more about our flexible pricing plans and what you earn.
Counselor
Super early bird discount
$999
$849 NZD
Includes:
Summer camp placement.
Earn $2250 USD or more.
Visa sponsorship and assistance.
Medical insurance.
Application support.
Food and accommodation at camp.
24-hour support in America.
Up to 30 days travel after camp.
Pre-camp preparation workshop.
SEVIS Fee.
Spread the cost at no extra charge.
To make fees easier for you, we’ve broken the price into four easy steps to help you get to camp. Book now with a deposit, and pay the rest later.
Deposit
$99
1st
$350
2nd
$400
Earn $2250 USD or more.
At camp, you'll earn pocket money. With Camp Leaders, all first-timers will earn the same minimum amount, regardless of age.
Camp Counselor
$2250
Activity Specialist
$2500
Special Needs Counselor
$2500
Additional costs.
There are some third party fees that are part of going to camp. These are paid directly to organisations like the US government and background check agencies as part of the J1 Visa requirements.
Medical Check - Prices Varies
Criminal Background Check - Free
Domestic travel to a U.S. Embassy (Auckland)
Flights to and from the USA - Price Varies
Visa Application Fee (MRV) - $185 USD (paid directly to US Embassy)
For AU passport holders only - a Nonimmigrant Visa Issuance Fee ('Reciprocity fee') - $215 USD (paid directly to U.S. Embassy)
Frequently asked questions
What's included in the price?
The placement price includes a range of different summer camp inclusions, as detailed just above. As you go through the process, we help facilitate your placement and the complete support from start to finish, including all your U.S. embassy documentation.
How does spreading the costs work?
Spreading the cost is like our version of Klarna or Clearpay. You can reserve your initial place with a deposit, which allows us to begin the processing. From here, the remaining fee is split out over another 3 instalments (although this can be amended to best suit your situation; just speak to our team).
Can I work additional days after the minimum contract has ended?
In certain summer camps, yes you can! Depending on where you're based, camps more offer 'after camp' (may also be known as post camp or family camp). This is where summer camps open for a week or two to families who are considering sending their kids. Psst, it's a great way to earn some extra cash!
Are there any additional fees?
Yes, there are a few additional fees, which we've documented above. These are often out of our control, such as fees directly to the U.S. embassy for example. Flights is also another option, as these can vary from person to person.
Reviews
Join 100,000+ who’ve loved the Camp Leaders experience.
Every year, we get your honest feedback on our camps to make sure we only work with the best camps America has to offer.
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Camp leaders was amazing to me. When I first started my application I had so many questions and no matter what I asked they always had an answer and were willing to help. I had looked through the camps available to me and found Camp Greylock and realised I wanted to go there. I text the girls and they managed to get me an interview with them.
Aimee
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Camp Greylock
Oct 2024
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Camp leaders has been an amazing organisation that connected me with the perfect summer camp. It really is an unexplainable experience to work for the summer in a different country and IAom so grateful for the support received by Camp Leaders through the whole process. I would 110% recommend Camp Leaders and working at a summer camp to anyone who is thinking about it. Thank you for US summer 2024, this has been a huge learning experience and IAove grown/learnt so much because of it. I look forward to working with you for summer 2025 if I have the privilege of coming back again. Thanks for changing lives!
Harry
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Friendly Pines Camp
Oct 2024
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I really loved working at a summer camp through camp leaders, it was an amazing experience that I will never forget!
ezra
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North Star Camp for Boys
Aug 2024
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Well organised everyone that I talked to was so helpful and kind
Mollie
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YMCA Camp Chingachgook
Sep 2024
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Camp leaders was a wonderful experience, they made my signing up process so easy and stress free
jordan
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Camp Ramaquois
Aug 2024
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A great program that runs very smoothly, made the process of going to summer camp very easy! Any problem you can get help straight away but most stuff is very straightforward.
Shougo
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Camp Ojibwa
Oct 2024
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Was one of the best experiences IAove ever had
Jordan
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Greenwood Trails
Oct 2024
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Very friendly people to talk to and easy to communicate with. Very helpful when things need to be done. Eg: profile picture changed. Thanks for helping I have had a great summer here.
Stefan
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Camp Fire - Minnesota
Sep 2024
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Wild, invigorating, challenging and rewarding!!
Oliver
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Camp Gold Arrow
Oct 2024
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Camp leaders was amazing to me. When I first started my application I had so many questions and no matter what I asked they always had an answer and were willing to help. I had looked through the camps available to me and found Camp Greylock and realised I wanted to go there. I text the girls and they managed to get me an interview with them.
Aimee
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Oct 2024
Date xxxx
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Camp leaders has been an amazing organisation that connected me with the perfect summer camp. It really is an unexplainable experience to work for the summer in a different country and IAom so grateful for the support received by Camp Leaders through the whole process. I would 110% recommend Camp Leaders and working at a summer camp to anyone who is thinking about it. Thank you for US summer 2024, this has been a huge learning experience and IAove grown/learnt so much because of it. I look forward to working with you for summer 2025 if I have the privilege of coming back again. Thanks for changing lives!
Harry
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Oct 2024
Date xxxx
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I really loved working at a summer camp through camp leaders, it was an amazing experience that I will never forget!
ezra
N
Aug 2024
Date xxxx
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Well organised everyone that I talked to was so helpful and kind
Mollie
N
Sep 2024
Date xxxx
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Camp leaders was a wonderful experience, they made my signing up process so easy and stress free
jordan
N
Aug 2024
Date xxxx
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A great program that runs very smoothly, made the process of going to summer camp very easy! Any problem you can get help straight away but most stuff is very straightforward.
Shougo
N
Oct 2024
Date xxxx
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Camp leaders was amazing to me. When I first started my application I had so many questions and no matter what I asked they always had an answer and were willing to help. I had looked through the camps available to me and found Camp Greylock and realised I wanted to go there. I text the girls and they managed to get me an interview with them.
Aimee
N
Oct 2024
Date xxxx
”
Camp leaders has been an amazing organisation that connected me with the perfect summer camp. It really is an unexplainable experience to work for the summer in a different country and IAom so grateful for the support received by Camp Leaders through the whole process. I would 110% recommend Camp Leaders and working at a summer camp to anyone who is thinking about it. Thank you for US summer 2024, this has been a huge learning experience and IAove grown/learnt so much because of it. I look forward to working with you for summer 2025 if I have the privilege of coming back again. Thanks for changing lives!
Harry
N
Oct 2024
Date xxxx
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I really loved working at a summer camp through camp leaders, it was an amazing experience that I will never forget!
ezra
N
Aug 2024
Date xxxx
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