Spend the summer getting paid to do what you love. Earn at least USD $2,250 camp salary with meals and accommodation included working at a summer camp in America. 

Between June and August each year, Camp Directors hire 18-30 year olds from all over the world to work for 7-9 weeks at camp. Located from Cali to Connecticut - it’s the ultimate way to fund your summer overseas. You’ll get to live in phenomenal locations, with the best people you’ve ever met, while also making a difference to the lives of children and young people. From coaching soccer to teaching crafts, camp is the chance to turn your passion into a paid job. You’ll have a job secured before you go working as a General Counsellor, Activity Specialist or Additional Needs Counsellor – or a hybrid role where you do a bit of everything. As an older sibling, role model and human alarm clock – you'll positively impact the lives of your campers. While also growing personally and professionally yourself with a bunkload of leadership and teamwork skills that future employers will love. Most nationalities aged 18-30 can work at camp. All Camp Crew have worked at camp, so will guide you through the visa, embassy and hiring stages step-by-step.

You will need some childcare experience in order to apply - this could be experience coaching a youth sports team, Cubs/Brownies group, youth group etc. If you don't have this experience yet, get yourself signed up now as it's not too late!

Full details about summer camp can be found on https://bunac.org/summer-camp 

Details of upcoming online sessions can be found on BUNAC Online Events | Eventbrite

1. Dates, costs and funding

Programme dates: The programme runs throughout the summer - visit the Bunac webpages to find the right start date for you. Your programme must be completed by August 31st 2025 for funding purposes.

Programme fee for 8-9 weeks - £399 which includes:

  • A minimum final summer camp salary of USD $2,250.
  • All food and accommodation whilst at summer camp.
  • Medical insurance during your camp placement.
  • Your SEVIS US Government fee.

(https://bunac.org/summer-camp/camp-usa/costs-and-inclusions)

Not included in the programme fee: 

  • Flights 
  • DBS/police check
  • Visa 
  • Travel insurance

Students may need to pay additional costs which are not outlined above. All of the above figures are estimates and are subject to change.

Funding available:

Funding is available to cover the programme fee of £399 plus an additional:

  • £500 towards additional costs - for non-WP students
  • £1000 towards additional costs - for widening participation students

 

2. Funding 3. How to Apply 4. Timeline 5. Reasons to sign up