The Camp Experience

A J1 Visa/ BridgeUSA Programme

Every day at camp brings a new experience.

One day you might teach or participate in a new activity such as tennis or horseback riding; the next day, you might go for a hike or rehearse for a talent show.

Explore here how your day at camp would look like.

Morning

Rise and Shine. Your day starts around 8am with an all camp meeting to map out the day and get energized.  
Next up – breakfast and morning activities! You will be taking your campers to their scheduled activities or teaching campers if you are an activity specialist.

camp counselors and children playing cards on the grass

Afternoon

Rise and Shine. Your day starts around 8am with an all camp meeting to map out the day and get energized.  
Next up – breakfast and morning activities! You will be taking your campers to their scheduled activities or teaching campers if you are an activity specialist.

Evening

Dinner is served around 5pm and it’s just the start of evening fun.  The whole camp comes together for the evening activity which is different every night. From talent shows to camp fires – your creativity is the limit! 
Enjoy some quiet time in the cabin with your campers before lights out.

What to Expect

Camp Counselor is a job with long days, but it’s also the kind of job that doesn’t feel like work. You will:

  • Work alongside American and international counselors

  • Spend a summer in a beautiful location and experience the outdoors

  • Teach kids

  • Make lifelong friends

  • Gain life skills that will improve your resume

What Participants Are Saying

  • "I had one of the best summers of my life, I got to know a lot of people from all around the world, had an enormous amount of fun, got the opportunity to travel around the U.S., practiced my English and my soccer skills, and, to top it off, got paid!"

    Luis from Mexico

  • "There's no better way to spend the summer. I can guarantee it will have a hugely positive impact on your life. You will make friends for life and have an experience no amount of money can buy."

    Dara from Ireland

  • "I would love to recommend it to anyone, as it is an amazing experience and let's you get to know American traditions and culture. Also , you get to meet some incredible people during the program, who become part of your international family."

    Dilyana from Bulgaria

  • "Making new friends, spending a summer by the water, learning new skills and learning so much more about myself. My confidence has really been boosted - I feel I can take on anything!"

    Joe - UK

Camp participants with mountain in bangrouond

Motivated by our mission

The CIEE Camp Exchange Difference

Founded in 1947, CIEE is the country’s oldest and largest nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization. That makes us uniquely qualified to help students, graduates, and non-students alike gain the knowledge and skills necessary to become successful experiential educators through Camp Exchange USA.

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