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Camp Leaders Guidebook
In our guidebook, you'll find everything you need to know about going to summer camp with Camp Leaders.
Keep referring back and use the categories below to answer any questions you might have about your departure, time at camp, post-camp travelling, or anything else.
Contacting Camp Leaders
We provide 24/7 support, all summer long.
Phone: 1-866-803–7643
Or email: usa@campleaders.com
Download the full guidebook and save it to your phone.
Sponsor Information
Know who your J1 visa sponsor is.
You’ll be travelling on a cultural exchange visa (J1). It's vital that you know who your sponsor is and how to contact them.
Documents
Spending a summer in America won't happen without your documents.
We'll help you understand all about your paperwork - what each form is, and when to use them.
Packing List
We've done this all before.
Our ultimate summer camp packing list will help you sort everything out before you leave, so your summer is smooth from start to finish.
Before You Leave
Know what to expect at camp.
We'll get you sorted with details about your spending money, banking, and rules and regulations at camp in America.
Insurance Information
You're covered for medical care in the USA.
Being safe this summer starts with understanding how your medical insurance works. Use our jargon buster, find out how to make a claim, and what you’re covered for.
Travel to the United States
Read this section and get to camp without a hitch.
When travelling to camp, you may experience delays or other unexpected disruptions. This section will make sure you know what to do when faced with the unexpected.
Arrival
You've made it to the USA! Make sure to have your instructions for getting to camp on hand.
When you arrive in the USA, you'll need to know what to do before you get settled in to your new home at camp.
Life at Camp
Make sure to take care of yourself at camp this summer.
You'll be telling stories about summer camp for years afterwards. But like all good stories, it'll have it's ups and downs. This section will help you deal with them properly.
Leaving Camp Early
The last thing we want is for someone to leave early.
If you need to end your contract, it should be your last option, and it might be an expensive choice.
After Camp
Make the most of your summer in the land of the free.
After-camp travel is an annual tradition for international camp counselors in the USA. Our support continues until you arrive home - so keep in touch!