APPLY TODAY IF YOU:

• Enjoy working with or being around children.
• Are outgoing, cheerful, adaptable, 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 2011.

If you meet the above requirements and are ready for a once in a lifetime experience, then CCUSA's Camp Counselor program is for you! Apply Now!

After we receive your application, we will contact you to schedule an interview.

Note:

• To work as a Camp Counselor you DO NOT need to be a student
• To work as Support Staff you MUST currently be a full-time university student or graduating (final year) student in 2010

How to Apply

Our online application process is simple and easy. It puts you in control of your application. Helpful instructions walk you through every step of the process, resulting in a professional and complete application which highlights your best qualities. You can even pay your fees online.

After we receive your application, we will contact you (usually within one week) to schedule a personal interview. Applications are accepted September through the end of February. APPLY EARLY for the widest selection of camps and jobs.

Follow the link to complete your online application form and get ready for "The Best Summer of Your Life"!

VISA Requirements and Regulations

To participant on the CCUSA Camp Counselors program and work at a summer camp in the USA, you need to obtain a J-1 visa. CCUSA is here to assist you through the entire process of applying for and receiving this visa. Below is some basic information on the J-1 visa. If you require more information please don't hesitate to contact your local CCUSA office.

The J-1 Visa

• To work at a summer camp you must use a Visa Sponsor company to obtain the DS2019 form.
• Your J-1 summer work/travel visa will be sponsored by Camp Counselors USA or Camp Counselors USA/Work Experience USA.
• Once you apply and pay your fees, we will issue you a DS-2019 form, which will allow you to apply for the J-1 visa at your local US Consulate or Embassy.
• You cannot work at a summer camp without the J-1 visa stamped in your passport.
• 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 the 30-day grace period, and you must leave the U.S. by the end of the grace period.
• If you are working as a Camp Counselor at camp, you will apply for the J-1 – Camp Counselor Visa. The J-1 visa permits work at a summer camp only. 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.
• If you are working as Support Staff at camp, you will apply for the J-1 – Work and Travel Visa. The J-1 visa allows you to work at a summer camp. Once you successfully complete your camp contract, you will be able to work until your visa expires (some exclusions apply – check with your local office for more details). Please note: To be eligible for this visa, you must be 18 by June 1st and enrolled as a full-time university student. Your J-1 visa dates will ONLY match your University Summer Break dates.
• 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 all the documents that are required and with booking the interview.
• You will be required to pay a Visa Application Fee at the time of your interview at your local US Consulate or Embassy. Contact your local CCUSA office for the cost in your local currency.
• The US government also charges an additional fee called the SEVIS fee. CCUSA and your Camp will pay for this on your behalf.
• The J-1 visa cannot be extended beyond a maximum of 4 months (no exceptions). The J-1 visa is designed to allow internationals to come to the USA for a specific, non-extendable length of time. As a J-1 visa participant, you are expected to return home to share your knowledge of the American culture with friends and family members in your home country. Likewise, you are expected to share your culture with Americans. By sharing your culture, you are educating Americans about different areas of the world, and broadening their overall knowledge regarding places and people different from themselves. Be aware of this responsibility at all times.