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Share your skills, make new friends and experience a summer of cultural exchange.
THE PROGRAM
A cultural exchange to support children and young people as a camp counselor in the United States. Share your skills, discover another culture and grow as a team.
A summer to share your skills, connect with nature and make unforgettable memories. Experience cultural exchange as a camp counselor in the United States.
A cultural exchange opportunity to serve as a counselor at a US summer camp. For approximately nine weeks, you will join a team supporting children and young people through outdoor activities, games, sports and creative experiences.
If you enjoy working with young people, sharing your skills and exploring a new culture, this could be your next adventure. Your offer confirms the dates, camp and terms.
Confirm your profile with Alliance.
Participation range published by Alliance. Confirm your profile during the evaluation.
BridgeUSA sets a minimum age of 18 for Camp Counselor; the 18–28 range is Alliance’s published profile. The sponsor confirms each participant’s eligibility. See official requirements.
Communicate and support young people.
English skills to supervise and interact with children and young people. Your proficiency is assessed in an interview.
Share your skills with groups.
A post-secondary student, youth worker, teacher or person with specialized skills. Experience working with groups can strengthen your profile.
Eager to learn and collaborate.
Willingness to work with children and young people, collaborate with the team and contribute to a safe experience.
Complete your online application.
Create your Alliance en Línea account to begin the Summer Camp process.
Activate your account and complete the form with your details and skills.
Choose an available appointment for your evaluation. The team will review your English and profile.
We assess your English and profile.
Alliance assesses your communication skills and suitability before you move forward.
Explore available camp options.
After evaluation, available partner camps approved by the sponsor are considered. Your placement must be confirmed.
Guidance for your J-1.
Complete the required program, J-1 visa and insurance documents with guidance from the team.
Prepare your summer experience.
If you enjoy working with young people, sharing your skills and exploring a new culture, this could be your next adventure. Your offer confirms the dates, camp and terms.
Bring new learning home.
Share what you learned during your experience and keep the connections you built.
You will support campers and help organize enjoyable, safe activities. Depending on the camp’s needs and your experience, you may share skills in sports, swimming, arts, theater or music.
Camp Counselor focuses on supervising young people and leading activities. This J-1 category does not cover general kitchen, cleaning or administrative camp jobs.
More than a job, an experience of life.
Camp CounselorSupport games and group activities.Activities depend on camp needs, your experience and the confirmed offer.
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WaterfrontShare activities by the water.Activities depend on camp needs, your experience and the confirmed offer.
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Arts & CraftsInspire creativity with arts and crafts.Activities depend on camp needs, your experience and the confirmed offer.
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SportsSupport sports and team games.Activities depend on camp needs, your experience and the confirmed offer.
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Outdoor AdventureExplore nature with campers.Activities depend on camp needs, your experience and the confirmed offer.
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Share an international summer.
Inspire and learn as a team.
Create memories that stay with you.
Discover other cultures, traditions and ways of life within an international team.
Practice communication, conflict resolution and creating an inclusive environment.
Build adaptability and creativity to handle everyday camp challenges.
Gain confidence by leading activities and supporting others through new challenges.
Connect with colleagues from different countries and exchange knowledge and experiences.
Enjoy natural scenery, outdoor activities and a different daily routine.
Take part in games, hikes, campfires and activities offered by your camp.
Share a summer that can create lasting connections and memories.
We help you arrive with confidence.
Alliance assesses your communication skills and suitability before you move forward.
Choose an available appointment for your evaluation. The team will review your English and profile.
Ask for the current fee and itemized program price. Evaluation is separate from the total cost.
Request references from current or former employers or teachers. If applying based on a specialized skill, one should describe that skill.
Alongside the basic requirements, prepare references and documents supporting your experience. The sponsor reviews the conditions of your participation.
After evaluation, available partner camps approved by the sponsor are considered. Your placement must be confirmed.
Provide a background check from your home country covering the last six months. Confirm the accepted issue date with Alliance.
Complete the required program, J-1 visa and insurance documents with guidance from the team.
The approximate duration is nine weeks. Your offer specifies compensation, dates and services; request the current total cost before enrolling. Travel funds are a personal reserve, not the program price.
Alliance requests at least US$1,500 in travel funds for needs during your stay. This is separate from the program cost.
Register and book your evaluation to explore Summer Camp USA opportunities.
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