• 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

Returning to Camp

NOTE: You can return to camp through CCUSA regardless of which company you have used in the past !

Your Pay/Pocket Money

As a Returnee you can expect the lowest program fees in the industry! Returnees through CCUSA are free to negotiate total pocket money with their camp.

Returnee program FEE
Option You Pay to CCUSA Camp Pays You Earn
1. US$350 $0 Negotiate your salary directly with your Camp Director
NOTE: As of December 1st 2011 all Returnee applications will incur a late fee of US$100

As a CCUSA returnee you get:

  • 3 months worldwide work and travel insurance with the option to upgrade to the Premium coverage and / or extend up to 18 months
  • 24 hour emergency assistance in the USA.
  • Visa assistance and DS2019 form necessary to obtain your J1 visa.
  • CCUSA’s expert guidance and support at home and abroad!

The CCUSA returnee process has never been simpler or Cheaper!

  1. Contact your camp, and let them know you want to return. You will need an email or letter asking you to return to camp or a copy of your camp contract for 2012. If you do not have any of these documents, your camp can complete the attached Returnee Invitation (it is a fillable PDF - so it can be all done over email to make it simple and easy for you). Once it is done email it to the Sydney office.
  2. Complete the short CCUSA online returnee application. If you used CCUSA in the past, login using your username and password. Choose Camp Counselors USA - Summer 2012. Complete the few quesitons, including saying you have been to camp before and are going to Return to my Camp. Then Click APPLY NOW and choose the button "Fill My Application". Then it is just a matter of looking over what is there.
  3. Next review and inital the electronic 2012 Program Agreement and upload a new smiling passport sized photo (headshot)
  4. Pay your Returnee fee (see below for options).

Returning on the program but you want to attend a different camp?

You will need to apply as a first time applicant and complete a full application form, references, attend a personal interview as well as supply a completed "Returning to a New Camp Addendum" with a great letter of recommendation from your previous camp director. Please contact your local CCUSA office for details and instructions on how to apply.