USIT Camp USA (Summer Camp)
Camp USA is your chance to explore new ground, develop your skills over one life-changing summer and come home with a ton of experience to add to your CV. You’ll find yourself leading campfire stories, organising battles, manning ziplines and maybe even becoming a morning person. You’ll leave camp having made friends for life, by sharing an experience that can be difficult to put into words. If you want to fund your summer at camp – USIT has 65 years of experience making it happen.
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Overview
Degree DisciplineAll
Website URLhttps://www.usit.ie/experiences/summer-camps/camp-usa/
CountryUnited States
Work StyleIn-person
Eligibility
Type of PlacementWork
Level of StudyUndergraduate, Postgraduate
Duration1-4 weeks, 1-3 months, 3-6 months
Duration - More InformationCamp USA runs between June and September and you will work between 2 to 3 months at the camp. Generally camps will last 9 weeks.
Most nationalities can apply for camp. You just need to be:
- Aged 18-30
- Able to fly to the USA before 20 June 2024
- Able to commit to the whole camp season, usually 8-12 weeks from Jun-Aug
- Be a fluent English speaker with no criminal history
- Must have some prior experience working with children or young adults. (Don’t overthink this – most people will have experience without realising, so talk to us before you write it off)
- Must have a passport that’s valid for at least six months beyond your stay with a free double page for your paper visa
- Must have proof of an onward flight from the USA
- Must be able to provide proof of supporting funds, usually USD $800 in the form of a bank statement.
- How we help To apply for your J1 visa, you need a US sponsor. That's where USIT come in. We work with CIEE, the longest running non-profit sponsor in America, to provide all the checks and paperwork you need to apply for your J1. We’ll then guide you through your visa application and embassy interview.
How to Apply
You can apply for Camp USA via USIT's website. To work at summer camp in America, you’ll need a J1 visa. This allows you to work at camp for up to nine weeks between Jun-Aug (depending on your camp dates), plus travel for 30 days afterwards. The J1 visa consists of an online application and an in-person visa appointment at the US Embassy.
Further Information
Does it Cost?Yes
Cost DetailsFor a first time camp placement the cost will be €299. This does not include Flight, Garda background check or travel insurance.
You will also need to pay for your J1 Visa. The visa cost is currently USD $185 – which is paid directly to the embassy.
Funded summer
Fund you summer abroad with two months (Jun-Aug) working at summer camp in the sunny USA, with 30 days after camp to travel around America.
Highest salaries
USIT has one of the highest first-time camp salaries – USD $2,000. Plus, with meals and accommodation included, most people save money at camp.
Camp matching
We’re one of the only camp providers where you can directly connect with US camps and pitch for the roles you want, rather than take what you’re given.