Could you work at an American summer camp?
Answer 7 quick questions to find out if camp is for you, and which role suits you best.
What would you bring to camp?
Pick the one that sounds most like you.
Camp might be a summer away for you
Counselors need to be 18 or over by the time camp starts. If that's you next year, we'd love to hear from you then.
Camp needs you for the whole summer
Camps run from June through to August and need counselors for the full season, so this one might not fit your plans right now.
Camp might not be the one for you
Every role at summer camp involves working closely with children, so this program wouldn't be the right fit.
You'd make a great sports counselor
You'd coach and play with campers every day. Bring your energy and your favourite sport, and camp will do the rest.
Early bird price £349. Spread the cost from a £39 deposit.
You'd make a great arts and crafts counselor
You'd run the creative side of camp, from tie dye days to friendship bracelets. Every camper goes home with something you helped make.
Early bird price £349. Spread the cost from a £39 deposit.
You'd make a great waterfront and adventure counselor
You'd spend your summer on the lake and out on the trails, helping campers try things they've never done before.
Early bird price £349. Spread the cost from a £39 deposit.
You'd make a great performing arts counselor
You'd bring the stage to camp, from talent shows to campfire songs. Camps love counselors who can get everyone joining in.
Early bird price £349. Spread the cost from a £39 deposit.
You'd make a great general counselor
You'd look after a group of campers and be at the heart of everything, from colour war to campfires. Camps always need people like you.
Early bird price £349. Spread the cost from a £39 deposit.
You'd make a great specialist counselor
From magic and circus skills to rocketry, camps love counselors with a rare skill. If you can teach it, there's a camp looking for it.
Early bird price £349. Spread the cost from a £39 deposit.
Your summer at a glance
What is summer camp?
Summer camp is an American tradition where children spend their summer taking part in activities like sports, arts and crafts, and outdoor adventure. You've probably seen them in movies, with kids roasting marshmallows around campfires and singing camp songs.
With more than 10 million kids going to camp each year, Camp Directors look for fun, energetic and friendly staff from all over the world to bring these experiences to life.
You're eligible if:
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Pricing
How it works
Your first step is to hit the 'Apply now' button to begin your application.
Next up, you can begin to create your profile by providing your basic details.
To save yourself a place on Camp Leaders, all you need to do is pay your deposit.
Your interview will be a fairly relaxed chat with one of our friendly National Team interviewers, who've all been to camp themselves.
At this stage, new areas of your application will open up. We'll ask more about your work experience and any skills you might want to teach at camp.
Once your application and profile is complete it will go live to our camp partners. If they like the look of your profile they will approach you for an interview.
If there's a match after your interview the camp will offer you a placement. The moment you've been waiting for... you've found your camp; you're going to America!
Don't miss out for summer 2027.
Frequently asked questions
Camp Leaders participants spend 9 to 11 weeks at camp in the US during the summer season. Camp counselors stay for around 9 weeks, while support staff stay for 10 weeks. The season typically runs from early June through late August. After camp ends, you have up to 30 days to travel around America.
Yes, your accommodation and meals are included. You'll stay on camp grounds with other staff members, and all your meals are provided - breakfast, lunch and dinner. Any extra treats during your time off are up to you.
No, you don't need to be a student to be a camp counselor. You just need to be 18 by June 1st and have a clean criminal background check. Support staff roles do require student status due to visa regulations.
Yes! You'll earn spending money during your time at camp. All camp roles come with a guaranteed minimum pocket money, and certain positions earn even more. Please visit our pricing page for more details and the most up to date information.
Yes! As part of your J1 visa, you get 30 days after camp to explore America. This means once your camp contract ends, you can travel anywhere in the US during those 30 days, or head straight home if you prefer.
