• Live and work abroad as a counselor, activity instructor or support staff at an accredited Canadian summer camp.
  • Work 9+ weeks and travel or continue to work at a camp following the summer program.
  • Earn a competitive wage and receive free food and accommodation while at your work placement.
  • Great insurance included in the program price
Camp Counselors Canada

Eligibility/Visa/Apply

Who is eligible to apply?

  • People with a genuine desire & interest to work with children, and who preferably, have previous experience with children.
  • Fluent English speakers.
  • Any nationality is able to apply but you must be between 19 and 30 years old (consideration will be given to 18 year olds based on experience with children and activity counselor skills).
  • Flexible and hard working people who are happy to adapt to any environment and try any role that comes their way.
  • Availability: Must be available to start working in May or June (no later than June 20th) and available to work until at least the middle of August.

Application Process

The 4 simple steps

  1. Complete an online application.
  2. Submit to CCUSA and make full payment on-line.
  3. You also need to supply:
    • A completed NYQUEST/CCUSA Camp Addendum
    • 1 passport photograph
    • 2 completed CCUSA/NYQUEST references
    • An autobiographical essay about yourself
    • A police background check
  4. CCUSA will confirm that we have received your information and contact you to arrange an interview with one of our team of regional interviewers. We will try to set up this interview as close to your home as possible. The interview will take about 60 minutes. NOTE: If you are not successful with your application you will receive a full refund.

Do I need a visa?

Yes - Regardless of which passport you hold if you plan on working in Canada you WILL need a visa/work permit. The work permit/visa is very easy to receive.  NYQUEST will help you organize the permit and in almost all cases, the permit/visa will be arranged via email.  The visa you will apply for will either be a Temporary Work Permit (TWP) or a Working Holiday Permit (WHP). This will be dependent upon your age, occupation, nationality, whether you are placed as a Counselor or Support Staff member and whether you wish to go on to do further work in Canada after your camp placement has finished. NYQUEST and CCUSA will arrange the appropriate type of work permit individually tailored to suit your needs and circumstances, and you will be advised as to which type you should apply for once you have been accepted onto the program. Some nationalities will be required to complete an Embassy Medical check – please contact your local office for more details.

That's all there is to it! So we challenge you to start filling out the application form TODAY - your fantastic working adventure is waiting!