Parents and supporters

Get to know summer camp.

Yes, summer camp is fun, but your young person will come back more worldly, more confident, and more responsible.
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A Camp Leaders participant wearing Camp Leaders merchandise in an American city
Two female camp counselors laughing aand hugging

What is summer camp? 🏕️

Each year, more than 10 million children attend summer camps in the US.

Camp staff are hired to look out for the youngsters and teach them new skills - which makes it an ideal place for young adults to develop skills and confidence in a new environment.

Summer camps hire international staff to introduce campers to people from all around the world.

The benefits of working at summer camp:

Increased employability

A job at summer camp is a great way to build a CV and boost employability.

Working at summer camp develops responsibility, independence, and drive. Employers around the world will easily recognise these valuable traits.

Character building

Working at summer camp can be tough work. Developing traits like grit and determination will ensure a successful summer.

Camp staff are held accountable for their daily responsibilities, keeping to the camp schedule, and remaining professional throughout the summer.

Liverpool John Moores University

"The skills gained through the experience develops the students as individuals and enhances their employability when they enter the jobs market"

Employer Engagement Manager at LJMU
Dr Deborah Pownall

Safe working environment

If we wouldn't send our own kids there, we wouldn't send yours, either. We pride ourselves on providing a high-quality experience, every step of the way.

When partnering with camps, we make sure that they're fully accredited, and place a high value on providing a safe environment for campers and staff.

Expanded network

Summer camps hire people from all over the world. International staff learn about new cultures and build a network of relationships across the globe.

Most people head to summer camp by themselves, so staff at camp form genuine friendships as they share an incredible travel experience.

Affordable, safe travel.

After camp, the J1 visa allows participants to travel for up to 30 days. It's a great opportunity to explore America in a way that works for them.

They'll be paid for their time at camp, so they can experience America without needing to save heaps of money beforehand. We've also partnered with The Coyote Trip to help make after camp travel even easier.

"We actively support our student's participation in the Camp Leaders program as it boosts their employability and develops their leadership skills"

Paul Chapman
CEO Liverpool John Moores Student Union

Why go with
Camp Leaders?

We've got the largest customer service team of any summer camp agency in the South America. We've all been to camp ourselves, so we're passionate about what we do.
  • We're dedicated to providing 24/7 support at camp.
  • We're the top-rated summer camp agency on Trustpilot
  • We've sent over 50,000 participants in the past 20 years

Camp Leaders program timeline

If you think Camp Leaders might be right for your young person, you can read about the full program timeline in our application guide. We'll help prepare them before they leave, and offer full support throughout the summer.

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Key pre-departure events:

Interview

Our business is personal. Camp directors love to meet their staff before the summer, and often arrange a Skype interview with potential candidates.

Online Hiring Fairs

We host more than 5 Online Hiring Fairs during the season. Our job fairs are a great way to get hired on the spot.

Prep Days

We run mandatory pre-departure information sessions to ensure that our participants are well-prepared for camp.

Embassy Day

To obtain their J1 visa, participants will need to attend an appointment at the nearest US embassy. We will send a step-by-step guide when they reach this stage of their application.

Go with the Leaders.