• Work at summer camp in the USA and experience the best of American culture
  • Work as a camp counselor directly with kids
  • Contracts last 9-11 weeks (May/June- August). Upon completion, enjoy up to 30 days of travel around the USA.
  • CCUSA summer camps offer competitive salaries, free meals and accommodation
Camp Counselors USA

Program Eligibility

APPLY TODAY IF YOU:

  • Enjoy working with and being around children.
  • Are outgoing, cheerful, flexible, and reliable.
  • Are prepared to work for at least nine weeks from May/June to August.
  • Will be at least 18 years old by June 1st.

Note: 

  • To work as a Camp Counselor you DO NOT need to be a student

If you meet the above requirements and are ready for a once in a lifetime experience, then this program is for you! Apply Now!
After we receive your application, we will contact you to schedule an interview.

J-1 Visa Information

VISA Requirements and Regulations

To participate on the CCUSA program and work in the USA, you need to obtain a J-1 visa. CCUSA will sponsor your visa, and is here to assist you through the entire application process. Below is some basic information on the J-1 visa. If you require more information please contact your local CCUSA office.

The J-1 Visa

  • Once you apply and pay your CCUSA program fees, you will be issued a DS-2019 form, which will allow you to apply for the J-1 visa at your local US Consulate or Embassy.
  • The J-1 visa allows you to work for the dates on your DS-2019 form (up to a maximum of four months) with a 30 day grace period afterward allocated for travel. You may not work during this time, and you must leave the U.S. by the end of the grace period.
  • Working as a Camp Counselor you will apply for the J-1 – Camp Counselor Visa. This visa permits work only at a summer camp during the specified contract dates. Please note: To be eligible for this visa, you must be 18 by June 1st. You do not need to be a full-time university student.
  • To obtain the J-1 visa, you must have a face-to-face interview with your local US Consulate or Embassy.
  • CCUSA will advise and assist you with booking the interview and all required documents.
  • You will be required to pay a Visa Application Fee at the time of your interview at your local US Consulate or Embassy.
  • The J-1 visa cannot be extended beyond a maximum of 4 months (no exceptions).
  • As a J-1 visa participant, you are expected to return home and share your experience of the American culture with friends and family members.
  • Throughout your time in the US, you are expected to share your culture with Americans, helping them increase their knowledge regarding places and people different from themselves. Please be aware of this responsibility at all times.