Meet the team
The summer camp experts.
Get full support for your American adventure from a team who have all been to summer camp.
Founded in 1999.
We've be around for over a quarter of a century and we're still growing every year.
Over 100,000 travellers.
We've helped thousands of people from over 17 countries experience the summer of a lifetime.
Award winning support.
We've been voted Best Customer Service by industry experts two years in a row.
Our team loves lives camp.
Every one of our expert team members has worked a job at summer camp in America. On top of that, we get applicant's feedback yearly on camps to ensure we only work with the best camps in America.
We believe summer camp can change your life and we will go the extra mile to make your journey as easy, fun, and smooth as possible.
We believe summer camp can change your life and we will go the extra mile to make your journey as easy, fun, and smooth as possible.
I spent 3 summers at URJ Crane Lake camp in Massachusetts where I worked as a nature specialist and then as a staff engagement coordinator.
I spent 6 summers at YMCA Camp Kanata in North Carolina, starting as a general counselor in 2013, before working with the leadership team in 2014.
I went to Camp Kinder Ring in New York for 6 unforgettable summers to work as a group leader and it became my home away from home.
I spent two summers at Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA in Massachusetts as a Day Camp Counselor, it was a truly life changing experience!
I went to camp back in 2018 as an Adventure Area Specialist and had the time of my life!
I spent 4 summers at Forest Lake Camp and Camp Pontiac in New York. In that time I was a General Counselor, Group Leader and a Head Counselor.
I was the culinary arts director at Camp Becket, so I was an activity leader and I got to teach to boys at my camp different cooking skills and help them gain a passion for the activity while at camp.
I have spent 4 amazing summers at Berkshire Soccer Academy for Girls in Massachusetts, as an archery instructor and group leader!
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I spent three spectacular summers at Blue Star Camps as a general counselor, where I built lifelong friendships and had an incredible experience!
I spent an amazing summer at Camp Ramaquois in New York in 2025. I was a group leader on girls side and I loved my time there!
I’ve spent the past few unforgettable summers at Riverway Ranch Camp in California as a counsellor and a lifeguard on the lake, and I loved every minute of it!
Our story.
Our home.
Based on Liverpool's picturesque Albert Dock, in the Avenue HQ offices. can find the best of both worlds at Camp Leaders. A chilled lounge area with a flatscreen TV and quieter areas to work are perfect for those seeking some zen, whereas office socials and a bustling community scene are perfect for those needing the energy.
Our team.
We love travel, we live and breathe it. Our team is made of top travel experts and adventure aficionados, making us a pretty exciting bunch to be around. We understand the power of travel and have each been inspired in our own lives, making us want to do the same for others.
Our ownership.
At Smaller Earth, we are proudly employee owned. From 17 international offices, we help thousands of people experience work and travel programs around the world. But it’s about more than just travel – it’s about cultural exchange, building connections, and inspiring people to go further, one life-changing journey at a time.
Our values.
Purpose
Inspire people to go further.
Values
Ambition.
Excellence.
Innovation.
Passion.
Resilience.
Self Development.
Trustworthiness.
Excellence.
Innovation.
Passion.
Resilience.
Self Development.
Trustworthiness.
Vision
Be the global leaders in life-changing cultural exchange by 2030.
Our history.
You can trust the leaders.
Parents & Supporters.
Yes, summer camp is fun, but your young person will come back more worldly, more confident, and more responsible.
Teachers & Educators.
We'll come to your educational institution to give an in depth presentation, outlining the details and benefits of a cultural exchange experience with Camp Leaders.
