Program Overview

The Camp Counselors USA Program

The Best Summer of Your Life

For over 25 years, CCUSA has been placing role models at the finest summer camps in the USA.  Known as the “Summer Camp Specialists,” we take great care in placing every participant at the right camp.   Summer camp work is demanding, but the rewards are endless.  If you are looking for the adventure of a lifetime, keep reading!

 *** Don't Forget CCUSA Camp Counselor USA applications close March 1st 2012 ***

There are still over 1000 positions available - Sign up today to make one of these positions yours!

The American Summer Camp Tradition

• America’s camping tradition began in 1861 and currently boasts over 12,000 summer camps, catering to 10 million children annually.
• Camps are set amidst the country’s most beautiful and remote landscapes.
• Camps offer campers from all backgrounds the opportunity to learn valuable life skills in a nurturing environment. 
• Properties often include lakes, pools, sports fields, cabins, creative/performing arts facilities, ropes courses, horse corrals, camp fires, and a whole lot more.

Your Role at Camp

• As a camp counselor you will be an ambassador for your country and a role model, guide, cheerleader and hero to your campers and peers.
• You are outgoing and eager to share your knowledge and responsible for your campers 24 hours a day.
• You need to be patient, have a good sense of humor, adaptable, felxible, able to teach or lead campers in a variety of activities and have prior experience working or caring for children.
• Supervision, safety and well being of your campers along with commitment and lots of positive energy will make you a successful candidate.

How to apply?

The process is very easy - click on the apply button on this webpage. Create an account, choose Camp Counselors USA and then start your application.  Make sure you check out the FAQ section on this website for hints on "How to make your application stand out", and once you start your application CCUSA will be in touch to talk to you about your application and suggestions as well.

Free Information Meetings

The surest way to learn what it is like to travel, live, and work overseas is to attend one of our exciting information meetings in your area.  

About CCUSA

Who is CCUSA?

CCUSA has been designated by the US Department of State as an official J-1 Visa Sponsor.  We have been helping young people from all over the world since 1986 to have the experience of a lifetime as they work and travel in the USA!

The CCUSA Reputation

CCUSA is known for working with the best camps and the best staff.  Our focus is on securing the ideal camp to match your personality and skills.  More than 220,000 participants from around the world have participated in our camp, work/ travel and volunteer programs. Let us help you be “More Than Just a Tourist” and get the most from your camp experience!