Summer Camp in America

The Ultimate Summer Job

Bring your USA game, because applications for summer camp jobs in America are now open! Earn money, see the world, make a difference.

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What is Summer Camp USA

Nine weeks working at camp, 30 days travelling, one epic summer. You can’t put a price on that. But if we had to, we’d say it starts with earning a USD $2000 camp salary.

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Work Abroad

Work Abroad

An All-American tradition, between June and August each year over a million children and teenagers attend summer camps in America for between 1-8 weeks. From coast to coast, Camp Directors hire likeminded 18-30-years-olds from all over the world to work as Camp Counsellors and Activity Specialists.

Change Lives

Change Lives

With over 10,000 camps, there are thousands of summer camp roles and camp vacancies open for international applicants – from working with young people with disabilities, to running crafts and teaching sports. You’ll live in phenomenal locations, make friends for life and help to shape the children you work with.

Earn Money

Earn Money

A serious boot camp for your CV, not only will you learn new skills, gain valuable job experience and see the world. But you’ll also earn USD $2000 when placed with BUNAC – more than any other camp abroad operator. Accommodation and food are also included, so you’ll actually save money while at camp.

See America

See America

Despite being the home of the doughnut, we’re not going to sugar coat it: camp is full on. But it’s also the most rewarding way to spend your summer. You’ll grab time each week to explore - hiking mountains, swimming in lakes and barbecuing on beaches. Plus, your J-1 visa allows you to travel for 30 days after camp.

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BUNAC Presents THE ULTIMATE SUMMER JOB

Drums please. Guaranteeing to ruin every other job you’ll ever have, BUNAC have been work abroad experts since 1962. Two months of lakeside living and campfire stories: if you’re passionate about the outdoors, working with young people, and doing something meaningful with your summer - then it’s time to decamp Stateside.

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Grab life

Grab life by the footballs

If you have a passion, share it. Teach soccer, tennis, sailing, swimming, horseriding, gymnastics, martial arts, music, drama, dance and more at an overseas summer camp. It’s not work if it’s what you love.

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Your trip will be covered under our Booking Guarantee.

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24/7 help and support from our partners on the ground in the USA.

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Secure your placement with a low deposit and pay in instalments.

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For that summer, you’re an older sibling, a coach, a teacher and a superhero. Watching these kids grow as individuals - while also growing yourself - is the most rewarding experience. You arrive with one idea of who you are, and leave with another.

Adam
10x camp alumni and BUNAC guru

There’s something truly amazing about arriving at camp knowing nobody and leaving having met friends for life. That term is so overused, but not here. We arrived at camp as individuals but left as a collective.

Connor
Tennis Instructor, Camp Vega Maine
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You look like a

You look like a role model

A summer only lasts a season, but your impact can last a lifetime. Travel with purpose and be a positive role model for children and young adults.

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They'll be there

They'll be there for you

America is the spiritual home of good Friends. Spend your summer working, travelling and living the American dream with people just like you.

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We know what you did

We know what you did last summer

Camp Returner

“How many times is it okay to do Summer Camp USA? Asking for a friend...”

Us

Definitive proof that endless summers really do exist, 50% of our Camp Counsellors return year after year.

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Campfire Stories

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Meet Alex - a performing arts counsellor at Camp Sloane

Meet Alex - a performing arts counsellor at Camp Sloane

"I would go back again in a heartbeat because some of the best friends I have come from doing this. It has made me the person I am today, a more confident, honest and caring person.” Travel is art, people. 

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Meet Chris - Wilderness Trip Leader at a Girl Scout Camp

Meet Chris - Wilderness Trip Leader at a Girl Scout Camp

Chris tells us all about working at a Girl Scout Camp in the USA. 

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Everything I Wished I Knew Before Applying for Summer Camp USA

Everything I Wished I Knew Before Applying for Summer Camp USA

Twice returner to Summer Camp USA, Camp Counsellor Megan gave us the lowdown on what she wished she knew before applying for camp.

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