Camp Exchange USA
Duration: 9–12 weeks (Summer)
Ages: 18–30
Description: Work abroad as a camp counselor in the USA! Learn new cultures, build friendships, and earn money while living at camp. An opportunity to spend your May/June – August holiday period as camp counsellors at top-rated summer camps across the United States.
FAQ
- How old do I need to be to work at camp?
- To work at camp you need to be 18 – 30 years of age
- What does a camp counselor do?
- Camp counselors guide and ensure the safety of children as they engage in camp activities. They assist in the activity planning process, receive special training to fully support children, and lead them as they participate in camp events.
- If your camp is a residential camp you may be living with up to 15 children ensuring safety in the bunk, sleeping / waking on time.
- What kind of experience do I need?
- For a General Counselor position most camps will hire you with out any experience as long as your willing to learn and work hard.
- Other positions require experience for example, Waterfront Director will require previous knowledge in leading staff and running a safe and fun waterfront.
- Where do I live on camp?
- This all depends on your position. As mentioned in an earlier question General Counselors will live in cabins with Children.
- Program heads and office staff typically have private or semi-private accommodations. Housing is clean and comfortable with accessible bathrooms, hot water and electricity.
- Are all camps the same?
- Absolutely not, every camp is different, from sports camps to religious camps there are many others in between.
- What they do all have in common is that there aim is to give their children the best summer ever and you as staff will help do that.
- Do I get any time off during camp?
- Staff members are typically assigned one full day off each week. Staff also have a few evenings off per week, and most staff have a period off during the day as well. Each camp will share their specific time off policies when you speak with them.
- How much do camp counselors make in the US?
- Typically, summer camp counselors can expect to make $400 – $600 a week during the summer, or around $2,000 for a typical 4-week session, and $2,800 – $4,800 for a typical 7-8 week session. Salaries depend on credentials and experience and vary from one camp organization to the next.
- How often do we get paid?
- Counsellors are paid Bi-weekly and that is after they have received their social security cards and have active U.S. bank accounts.
- Is there any fees to join the program?
- We charge a program fees of R21500.00 to cover :
- Camp placement & Job interview
- Sponsorship documents,
- SEVIS fee,
- Medical travel insurance,
- Assistance with U.S embassy visa interview
- Return Flights
- Pre-departure orientation
- 24/7 emergency support in the U.S.
- We charge a program fees of R21500.00 to cover :
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