Camp America is one journey that I’m definitely proud off.
Participating in Camp America changed my life for the better. It made me enjoy providing help for campers. It was definitely an unforgettable experience, into why I am going back for my third summer. If you want to get the oppprtunity to work in America whilst earning then go for it. I was a General Camp Counsellor for campers with Special needs. I adapted so much in terms for leaning about new disabilities but also understanding how to cater for the campers needs to ensure that they had the best summer of their life time. Camp was hard first couple of weeks but with the offer of help from returners, it changed everything. Because help was always available when needed, not only did I enjoy camp but I got the opportunity to travel to places I’ve always dreamed to travel too. For example, I visited places such as New York, Miami, Connecticut, New Jersey, Florida, Los Angeles. The list could go on, these destinations I travelled with friends made from camp and it just made the experience a lot more better.
Working at a special needs camp, people already have that instant decision that it doesn’t apply to then or that it’s going to be a challenge that they wouldn’t be able to handle. Life is always about trying new things and putting yourself up for a challenge. Believe me I was scared and worried about working at special needs camps, not because of the type of camp it was. But worrying will the help that I provide be enough. Campers left camp feeling happy and wishing to stay an extra week because it’s all about making it fun and getting campers to participate in activity from Swimming, Hiking, Arts&Craft, Music, Caneoing and the list can go on. Seeing my campers made me happy and showed me that I was achieving, parents were ever so thankful. The experience it’self is very rewarding and it all pays off in the future.
This year I’m heading back to one of my favourite camps for the second time. And I honestly couldn’t be anymore happier in terms of having a summer away and being able to see campers that I catered for in my first year. It’s something to look forward too as this year Camp America is all about creating an impact and encouraging more individuals to take part in the opportunity because it’s life changing. I’m glad that I made the decision to join back in 2016.
By: Amie
Nationality: Black British
Age: 21
Best decision I have made
Working as a counsellor at a summer camp in the USA, is easily one of the best decisions I ever made. I applied to Camp America in l 2014 and was offered a job at a camp in NY, USA in june 2014. I have been there ever since and this year is my fifth summer.The types of camps are incredibly varied. There are religious camps, sport specific camps, YMCA camps, girl scout camps. Camp America will support you throughout the entire process, from your first interview, to your visa till the end of camp. Theybare friendly, great and reliable. And i have no doubt you will have a great summer and make life long friends.
By: Robin Duffy
Nationality: German
Age: 22
The BEST time
I expected to HATE my time at summer camp - I’d hated my uni experience being so far from home but really wanted to push myself out of my comfort zone. I couldn’t have been more wrong!! I absolutely adored my time in America and have actually put my career on hold to go back for a second summer. I worked for a Girl Scout Camp in Virginia and I met girls who I can now call my best friends - from all over the world. I was too busy 24/7 to miss home and also surrounded by like-minded people who could cheer me up in a heartbeat.
I would 100% recommend Camp America to anybody. The agency look after you and are only a phone call away if you need anything. I had a hospital stay whilst at camp and somehow (I didn’t contact them) Camp America called me daily to ensure I was ok as they knew I must be worried and was so far from home & family. Camp America are the originals and in my opinion the best agency!
By: Shannon
Nationality: English
Age: 22
Best Three Summers
Camp America is the best experience I’ve ever done! My first summer was amazing! I returned twice to the same Camp and enjoyed progressing with my work teaching there and love the children and co-counsellors we were working with! I would recommend this experience to everyone!
By: Georgina
Nationality: English
Age: 23
Camp America
I’m currently going into my third summer working with Camp America at an all girls private camp as a riding counsellor (horses). This has been one of the most life changing experiences of my life as I have had the opportunity to work with some many amazing people and made some great friends over the past two years of camp. Camp America are also a great company to work for as they offer so much support before, durning and after camp! Would defiantly recommend doing it to anyone!!!
By: POPPY
Nationality: British
Age: 19
Camp America
I got hired for Camp America in January 2017 at their London recruitment fair and it was the most exciting thing that happened to me so early on in the year, knowing I would be heading off to Florida for the whole summer was the most amazing feeling to have.
Being at summer camp in Florida was honestly the most amazing 9 weeks I have ever had, I worked with 5 year olds helping them with various activities such as swimming, tennis, arts and crafts, boating, fishing etc. I met amazing life long friends from all over the world including Ireland, America, Poland, South Africa, Scotland, Brazil and plenty more.
Camp really is a home away from home and I can’t wait to go back. I would highly recommend Camp America as they offer so much support and guidance to choosing and being hired by the right camp for you.
By: Amie
Nationality: British
Age: 25
What if?
What if I wouldn’t apply for Camp America in 2015? What if I wouldn’t go to camp at all? That was supposed to be only one summer. Vacation. I ended up going there twice. Oh wait, June 9th I’m coming back for summer number 3.
100% of my heart belongs to camp kitchen. The biggest advantage of this job is that you can decide if you want to take part in activities with kids or no. After work, that I would never call a hard work but more like fun, you still have time to participate in camp’s life. So you can kinda combine both of CA options! After an amazing summer... TRAVELING! Thanks to CA I was able to see West Coast and East Coast with the best people ever! Camp people!
Now, when I’m back to Poland, nothing is the same anymore. Every single morning I wake up and I want to go back to camp more and more. June, please, come faster!!
By: Sandra Nehring
Nationality: Polish
Age: 21
Camp Experience
Summer 2017
I applied to Camp America to gain some experience working with children relevant to my degree.
I was placed in a summer camp in Texas, I worked with practitioners from all over the world and gained some life long friends.
I also travelled after camp for 1 month before arriving back to the United Kingdom, highly recommend the programme to undergraduates seeking to travel and work.
Planning to return summer 2018!
By: Scarlett
Nationality: Welsh
Age: 19
Camp America is Brilliant
I applied with Camp America and went to work at Camp Seven Hills in Buffalo, New York State. I worked as a ropes instructor and had the best summer. I met people from all over the world and the role was very rewarding. You also get to travel afterwards which is one of the best things, I got to see NYC and Niagara Falls. You can view more about my experience here: www.oneworld365.org/blog/top-reasons-why-you-should-do-camp-america
By: Beth Giles
Nationality: British
Age: 21
The most rewarding thing you'll ever do.
Camp America is a life changing experience. It's helped me build my confidence, life skills and organisational skills (to name a small few!) and I am so glad I went through CA. They support you all the way through the process until you're back on UK soil.
I worked at a reform Jewish camp in the sticks on Pennsylvania and around 45 minutes from the nearest form of civilisation. However, I loved it. Being so far away made me realise how much I relied on technology the time away did me the world of good. I'll be going back for my 3rd summer in June 2018.
I've also recently started working for Camp America as a Regional Interviewer in Leeds starting the journey with first year applicants and making sure their chances of placement are the highest they can be!
I would recommend it 110% and would make sure everyone went through the originals for the best possible summer.
By: Cieran Coupe
Nationality: United Kingdom
Age: 21
Is Camp America Any Good?
Yes! I worked at a camp in PA a few years ago which I enjoyed. The salary is bad for the amount of hours you work but it is more about the experience of spending summer in the States. Camp America is perfect if you are a student and are looking for a summer job.
By: Jay
Nationality: British
Age: 30
Absolutely amazing!
I spent the past summer in upstate New York, at international riding camp. I was a horse riding instructor and counsellor, it was the best summer of my life, I’ve made lifelong friends across the globe, met the most amazing campers! Camp America made everything a breeze, they handle everything! Visa appointments, flights, travel to and from camp in the states, you just go with it! I wish I had gone when I was 18, getting paid to do what you love all day is the best way to spend summer!
I would definitely recommend!!
If you want more info, check out my blog chloeamandataylor.com for more about camp life and my camp America experience!
By: Chloe
Nationality: British
Age: 20
USA USA USA
Such an amazing opportunity. You will meet people from all over the world and make the best summer memories of your life. I highly recommend being a specialist and doing something you love as it will be so rewarding sharing your passion with children who look up to you! Camp America is a lovely agency who is always there for you, really prepares you for camp and the staff are really nice. I also did one of their CA treks and had a blast road tripping. Really good way to meet even more people who just did the same thing as you!
By: Olivia
Nationality: Australian
Age: 19
Camp America 2017
I can not recommend Camp America enough, the team are supportive from the get go. After reading mixed reviews I had my doubts and worries about applying through Camp America. I felt completely safe and reassured from filling in my application to my flight home. The staff in the UK were helpful and quick to reply to any questions or anxieties I had. My summer was incredible, one of my best yet! It was fun, challenging and rewarding. I have made lifelong friends and I am already thinking about a second summer with Camp America. For more about my time at Camp feel free to check out my blog posts over at https://nicolesjourneysite.wordpress.com/category/travel/
By: Nicole
Nationality: British
Age: 24
Terrible camp
I went to IGC in pennsylvania and most thinge they did I'm sure are illegal back in the UK. For example, people got severe heat stroke as they were not allowed hats but still expected to work, they would turn air conditioning off as a punishment and we would all be overheating in the staff room, and we would have to clean the pits without any protective gear and dust would get into our eyes and sting severely. This is only a handful of the problems with the camp that I personally experienced. Also most returners were rude and disrespectful to the staff there this summer. I'm sure this is not the same for most camps as all I have ever heard is good things about Camp America and the experience was great with CA right up until i arrived at camp but I will never risk doing this again because I was not treated like a human being.
By: Rebecca Stallard
Nationality: Scottish
Age: 22
Best thing I've ever done
What can I say but wow!!!
Camp America has seriously been the best experience of my life. It has challenged me, taught me a lot about myself, I have learnt new skills and made so so many friends for life!!
I have been to camp 2 years, both times teaching archery to children aged 3-15. The camp I was at was a day camp so I had every evening off and weekends off. The camp was located in the New York State so on the weekends we got to explore nyc and other local cities.
Now the days are very long and is tough, but by the end of the summer you will be amazing on everything you have achieved! Singing morning song in front of 100 kids, fancy dress days, slip and slide fun, carnivals, colour wars, zombie apocalypse so many fun memories!!
If you are thinking of doing camp America do it, it wil honestly change your life!!
By: Lisa ward
Nationality: British
Age: 24
Camp America experience 2016
Going through camp America made the appliction very easy especially for a first time traveller. Also if anything was unclear they were always available to answer all queries.
The experience it self was amazing. I had the opportunity to meet not only Americans but friends from all over he world. It is very common for camp counsellors to visit themselves in their home countries aterwards aswell.
It's a personal growth experience whist being safe in the camp society and I will 100% recommend it to every young person. You will not regret it at all.
By: Elizabeth olulode
Nationality: British
Age: 20
Camp America 2017
I was a participant of camp america programme last summer. I decited to be part of this in Nobember 2016. I got a placemant in the beginning of January on military camp for boys in New York State. Camp America office in Poland helped me a lot with all of documents - even with visa which is required for people from Poland. I spent the most incredible holidays in my life at this camp. I was working as a kitchen staff (campower programme). I was working from 7:30/8:00 am till 7/7:30pm. I had 1-2 hours breake during the day. In every week I had a day off. I met a lot of people from around the world! They are my best friends till end of my life. I felt in camp as a family member. My directors were amazing and helped me a lot with everything. Also I had the best chef in the world! He teached me many thing in the kitchen. After 7 weeks working at camp I started travelling with my friends from camp. We were travelling for almost one month. I saw many things like Grand Canyon, LA, San Francisco, New York etc. If you are thinking about this programme and you are not sure - please choose camp america - it is the best programme! If you have some questions - fee free to text me on instragram xwerciax or e-mail weronikakentner@gmail.com
By: Weronika
Nationality: Poland
Age: 20
Brilliant
I absolutely loved Camp America. I did my placement at Camp Pa Qua Tuck in Centre Moriches, New York and i met some of the most beautiful friends i have ever met and we all still keep in contact to this day. I have even travelled parts of Australia with them.
For anyone thinking of doing Camp America, it is a wonderful opportunity to gain experience in looking after children, making unique friends and travelling. I would definitely do it again 👍🏻
By: David Griffiths
Nationality: British
Age: 31
Life changing
I spent 3 summers at a non for profit camp for kids with disabilities not only did I gain great work experience building my team and leadership skills I also learnt so much for the children I worked with. Ten years on and I still count camp America as the most worthwhile thing I have done! :)
By: Kate Beesley
Nationality: British
Age: 32
If you get the chance, DO IT!!
Worked at a summer camp in Massachusetts in 2014 & 2015 as a tennis coach. Without a doubt the best summer's of my life. Although it was a 7:30 start every morning, getting out of bed was never difficult because you're waking up for a day of nothing but sports with your friends. No day was the same as there was so much stuff to do whether it be on the tennis courts, swimming pool or the lake. Spending 24/7 with your new friends makes a very special bond and these are people that become friends for life.
Having a few weeks of your visa left after camp allows you to travel around america, so definitely make the most of this. In the 2 summer's I managed to visit around 15 states . The classic touristy spots; Miami, new York, Chicago. But also having the contacts from camp, I was able to visit the proper America areas like Iowa and small towns in Pennsylvania & Massachusetts which made the visits much more special.
If you ever do have the chance to apply for camp do it, as it basically becomes a free 10 week trip around the USA.
Make sure you apply early and stay in contact with your sponsor company. In 2016 I applied around February through usasummercamps. They told me they'd booked my visa interview and to get all my documents sorted asap. So booked flights, got all the documents together only to get a call to say they can't get me my visa interview. So with the flights already booked I thought I might as well use them with a tourist visa. Long story short got to the airport in Massachusetts and was refused entry for not having the correct visa. Spent a night in prison, sent home the next day and I'm now banned as a tourist for life from America. So make sure you apply early!!
By: Patrick Townsend
Nationality: British
Age: 21
My American Summer
Hello everyone I'm Virginia and I've been to the US for nearly three months last summer working as a sailing counselor in a summer camp called Summer Camps On The River in Christchurch (Virginia). It has been the best experience in my entire, and still not that long, life! I met lots of Americans but not only, also lots of internationals thanks to Camp America. After my camp I travelled for three weeks all around the East Coast; the first week with my friends from camp and the second and third week with an organized trek with Intrepids. I definitely suggest this type of experience to everyone who really loves traveling and it's a great opportunity to meet peolple from all over the world and find out different coltures. Right now I can't think about anything better than this!
Lots of love from Italy,
Virginia
By: Virginia
Nationality: Italian
Age: 18
One summer isn't enough.
They do not lie when they say you will make friends that will last for a lifetime and create memories that are unforgettable.
Summer 2017 spent in America is one I will not forget. The friends I have made the experiences I have shared are truly amazing. Camp is not only about having your best summer, but you get to make the summer of hundreds of kids.
If you are reading this, your considering camp, so stop reading this, fill in your application and have the best summer!
By: Bree
Nationality: Australian
Age: 23
Amazing
Camp America was the best decision I ever made. It really has broadened my horizons. The program makes travelling to America so much easier and you really get into American lifestyle. I learnt so much about America and also other cultures due to the mix of international staff members at camp. The travel opportunities after camp also made this such an amazing experience! I recommend everyone jump into this head first. It has changed my life I'm more confident and now have a serious case of travel bug.
By: Meg Thomas
Nationality: British
Age: 20
Absolutely amazing, best thing I ever did!
Doing Camp America was the best choice I have ever made, I learnt so much about not only myself but the American culture and got to experience so much that I genuinely don't think I would have got to if I didn't do it.
America is the only country I've ever wanted to desperately visit and I did that all thanks to Camp America.
I made some amazing lifetime friends and we are already planning next years return and travelling plans. I can't wait to get back there and see my camp family and to travelling more of the US.
By: Amy Rossiter
Nationality: British
Age: 21
Redefining my comfort zone
Had a hard start to this year and doubted I would make it to the end. But I persevered and made it to America. Had the best summer I could have hoped for. Had a small comfort zone flying out but working with special needs campers taught me to expand it and push what I thought was my comfort zone. I refound who I was and have made friends that will stay for life.
It also enabled to travel the states after camp.
By: Bryony
Nationality: English
Age: 19
Amazing Camp Experience
I got hired really last minute but am so so so glad I took the opportunity and ran with it! Hands down the best summer of my life; met incredible people, tried some new things, and experienced new culture.
The camp was simply beautiful and the attitudes and traditions upheld there are ones I'll always cherish and will continue to think of for a long long while.
Made some great friends and would absolutely love to go back! Even got to spend a months travelling the US with some such friends due to the extra time my visa allowed!
By: Elle
Nationality: British
Age: 20
Dream came true
In summer 2016 I had an apportunity to be a camp counselor in USA.I have no words to express how happy I was (even still am). I was 18 years old I had almost no experience but one big dream. I was hired during camp america trade in Krakow. During camp I was working as general camp counsellor I had basketball, canoe,kayak classes also I was working on high ropes park and many more. I have learnt so many things through the whole summer. Even though some days were hard this job was really awarding. One kid's smile at the end of the day was worh hard working. After 3 month of work I was travelling for a month. I made friends for life.Camp America program helped me to make my dream come true. I strongly recomand Camp America to everyone !!!
By: Dominika
Nationality: Polish
Age: 19
Camp America and after Camp travel
I have just returned from America having spent 10 weeks at a sports camp. It was incredible! I was also hired as a Camp America social media storyteller. This meant I shared my journey on instagram (@annaaahurst) and YouTube. If you want an inside look at what kind of things you could get up to at a summer camp take a look at my vlog/video on YouTube at https://youtu.be/BghJXs4iR6U feel free to drop me a message on instagram if you have any questions.
By: Anna
Nationality: British
Age: 21
Best experience of my life
I have just completed my third year of doing camp america. When I first applied for camp america 3 years ago I did not know that I would be back for another 2 summers. The people I have met have changed my life for the better and we are all still very close.
Coming back and meeting new people each year is never racking however each year I have done it has been unique and special in its own way. I went to a day camp in Saint Augustine Florida. I did not know what to expect from a day camp however now it would be difficult working at a residential camp as I have now made so many amazing memories.
The feeling you get once a child smiles from something you have taught or shown them is something that can't be compared to. Giving them the best experience for a few hours everyday can make their summer. Especially for those who may come from different backgrounds as summer camp may be the only opportunity for them to fully be a child.
I am now in the middle of my travels after camp and I have seen so much. I travel all of Florida (Orlando, Miami, everglades and the keys) and I am now in California (San Diego, La, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe and Yosemite). I have seen so much and have been given endless opportunities because of camp america. Thanks so much for everything. I now have happy memories I can look back on forever.
By: Kevin penrose
Nationality: Irish
Age: 23
Thank God for Camp America
I have just finished my first year working as a counsellor for 5th/6th grade Explorer boys, and I hope to God it is not my last year. When I got on that plane in Dublin 10 weeks ago I had no personal contact with any member of the camp staff (despite to counsellors also living in Ireland). I had no idea what to expect of the people, the camp, the work, or even the young campers I'd be working with... but I feel so foolish at the panic I felt when I arrived on Day 1. Everything was perfect, everyone was welcoming and friendly, and the work experience... UNBELIEVABLE!
As a 5-day-week camp, I count myself very lucky to have my evenings and weekends free to enjoy time with fellow counsellors and my host family; not many camps offer this luxury. It helped us become closer almost as a Willoway family and I cherish every memory for it.
Don't even get me started on the campers... each and every child, boy, girl, younger, older, you name it. I thank God every day that I had the chance to work with them. From the impressions of meeting them on the first day of the first session, to the emotional rollercoaster of the final day of the last session (this summer), I count myself among the luckiest people of my age group to be gifted this opportunity to work with these people, and the impact that I made on their lives was very much clear through the hugs, and the tears of our goodbyes. Nothing can take those cherished memories from me and I hope to God that it isn't the final goodbye.
I love Willoway, and I hope that anyone who hears its name understands why they need to get involved in this camp in some form... because Willoway is Family!
By: Mark Bradley
Nationality: Irish
Age: 20
Camp
I had the opportunity to work in a camp in New York with campers with disabilities ages 14-56. It was the best experience and the best thing I have ever done. I loved every minute of it. I would not change it for the world. I met some amazing people and love each and everyone of them. If you have a chance of doing camp America I would 100% Recommend it!
By: Steph
Nationality: New Zealand
Age: 22
Worst Summer of my Life
I had very high hopes going into this summer, I got placed at my camp only 3 weeks before I needed to fly out so it was all very exciting. Initially everything went well, camp america collected me from my arrivals gate at the airport but then I had to wait around 2 hours for other people flying into JFK, after around 10 hours of flying this was not ideal. Then we got to the hotel that camp america put us up in and everything went well, I then got collected by my camp the next morning and off we went, I was very excited. My camp was a jewish camp in Earlton New York. When we got to camp I soon found out that there was no wifi available, this wouldn't have been an issue if I had been forewarned but I ended up spending a lot of money this summer just to let my family know that I was okay. Things quickly went downhill from there, the staff had all gone to camp when they were children and so were not welcoming to new counsellors, I became very close friends with my fellow international counsellors but we were very much excluded and disliked by the american counsellors, it was a very bitchy environment and felt horrible to be so excluded and unwanted. I was prepared for long hours and not much time off but I didn't expect it to be as bad as it was, I was at camp for 7 weeks and only had 2 days off, that's 3 and half weeks of constant working before any day off which felt very unfair and seeing as the environment I was living in was already so horrible that was very hard. I ended up leaving camp 2 weeks early as I couldn't take it anymore, everyday I crossed off another day done and cried because I was so unhappy. For 7 weeks work I received $660 dollars, I never applied for camp america for the money but I think it's only fair that if the experience isn't what you thought it'd be the pay should still be fair, what I was received wasn't anywhere close to what I deserved after 7 miserable weeks of hard work. I seriously urge anyone considering doing Camp America to do as much research as they can on their camp before they go, there was very little information on my camp's website so I shouldn't have assumed everything would work out okay. Knowing you're going to be somewhere for 9 weeks when you're unhappy and miserable is the worst feeling I've ever experienced so just be careful about what camp you accept!
By: Meabh
Nationality: Irish
Age: 20
Amazing oportunity
I have taken part in the programme 3 times and i couldn't ask for a better way to spend my summer and i plan to return for many years. The support you get from CA is amazing from the day you start the process to he days after you return. Not just have i had 3 amazing summers i have became a Brand Manager and a Regional Interviewer the possibilities are endless. Camp is the best way to enhance your CV and have a Summer of a lifetime (or many years in my case) i have learnt so much in myself and have helped a lot of people along the way especially because i worked on a special needs camp! Don't hestitate to apply you won't regret it!
By: Sophie McGrady
Nationality: British
Age: 20
Camp America Review
Personally I didn't have the best time during my Camp America experience. Mainly it was because the camp I was chosen to go to had a lot of things going on that I personally didn't agree with. A lot of bullying, sexist jokes and racism were apart of the camp and even though the directors did apologise for some it continued to go on which lead councillors to quitting. I did enjoy meeting everyone though and I have made life time friends: I would do the camp program again at a different camp but not through Camp America as going through a camp directly you get double the pay and travel reimbursements.
By: Libby
Nationality: New Zealand
Age: 19
Camp Oakhurst 2017
I'm in my second month of camp, I honestly can't expect it to get any better it's unbelievable. I've wanted to do camp America since I was a lot younger, now I'm here working at camp for adults and children with physical and intellectual disabilities and every single day I learn something new. As much as I'm here to help these wonderful people they help me, they teach me and inspire me everyday. I have met people that have changed my view of the world and I've met people that I will keep in my heart forever. My director is amazing and so are all of the staff here, endless fun and a self rewarding job. I would urge anyone to try camp America once at least, it's indescribable.
Thank you camp oakhurst❤️
By: Kally currie
Nationality: English
Age: 20
My Camp experience
Last summer I worked at a day camp in Philadelphia. Many of the campers were from underprivileged backgrounds.
Camp was tough. There were days where I wanted to go home,back to normality. Every time I saw a camper smile or they have me a high 5 (this happened loads) made everything worth it.
It's cliche but Camp does change you in so many ways. For me, it made me confident and gave me a greater understanding of other cultures and beliefs.
After camp I travelled the East Coast which was amazing, especially New York. I would recommend doing a Camp America trek. Great value!
Camp America as a company we're brilliant. They were there from the second I applied to the second I landed back home. They do have higher costs than other companies but you pay for thier expertise.
My top tip would say yes to everything, you get out what you put in. I would highly recommend going to camp if you are looking to travel and gain a load of skills to add to your C.V.!!
By: Suzannah Brown
Nationality: British
Age: 21
Camp america special needs❤
Camp america has literally changed my life. I'm in my second year of camp and I'm writing this as I'm in my cabin; I'm at a camp called Camp Merry Heart, it's a special needs camp for people from ages 4 up to 95.
People think working on a special needs camp isn't what "summer camp" is all about, but for me the appreciation and gratitude you get from the campers after you've taken wheelchair bound people down the zip line or onto a kayak is what summer camp is all about. Letting them experience things they wouldn't be able to do otherwise.
I started camp america as soon as I hit the age limit and I had never had any experience with special needs, now I'm changing my whole career path to be able to work with this population of people.
Camp isn't just a holiday, it's hard work and an emotional roller coaster but every minute is worth it. If you give up and don't make it "to the finish line" as we say; you'll never really understand what camp is all about.
Reviews don't do nothing for the experience you will have when you finish your 1st, 2nd or 3rd year at camp🤗
By: Bethany Sargeson
Nationality: English
Age: 19
This is a summer of a lifetime, you won't want to ever forget it
Take a camera and remember to use it. Keep a journal and note all those funny stories you experience. And if the kids write you cards or give you presents make sure you keep hold of them.
At the end of the summer get your fellow counsellors to leaves notes on a memento for you, whether it be a book or your camp shirt. After camp has finished you'll look back with a smile on your face and a tear in your eye.
By: Araba
Nationality: British
Age: 22
Amazing Summer
I would recommended Camp America if you are looking for a paid summer job and are interested in seeing more of the USA. They take care of everything e.g. visa, flights, placement etc which is good if you are going solo or if it is your first summer away.
I worked as a sports instructor at a camp in Maryland, we had a huge staff of over 100 people from the USA and all over the world and so it was easy to make friends. I also got to see so many places on off days and also when camp had finished. You won't regret applying!
By: Paul
Nationality: British
Age: 19
Camp America gives you the opportunity to truly widen your horizons
I worked in a camp for Jewish children - a religion I knew little about before my trip to the States. Working for Camp America meant I got to experience two new cultures, American culture and Jewish culture, whilst teaching a subject I love!
The best thing about Camp America is that they sort out your visa, which means as well as being able to work you can travel for an extensive period of time after camp. I travelled to New York City with many of these people after camp and I am in still in contact with many of them to this day. During my three months in America, I also visited Niagara Falls and took a 10-day tour.
While Camp America is a laugh a minute, don’t expect it to be an easy ride. Breaks are few and far between and I was expected to give up my rest hours to hold auditions and run rehearsal sessions.
One of the best things about Camp America is the close bond you make with other members of staff. Camp America enabled me to meet people from many countries like America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Israel, and Poland.
By: Sarah Williams
Nationality: UK
Age: 20
Camp is An Incredible Experience
I had some amazing experiences at Camp America, I learnt so much and also did so many things I would never had dreamed of doing! The experience is hard, I won’t lie to you, and the first few weeks are overwhelming as you are still trying to learn, but keep going it does get a lot easier. At the same time it is the most amazing, incredible, wonderful experience you will ever have. You will make best friends, and make unbelievable memories.
By: Ella H
Nationality: English
Age: 18
