Camp USA - American Summer Camp

  United States

Los Angeles,  Miami,  Nevada,  New York,  Texas,  Washington

Length of Position: From 8 to 15 weeks.
Dates: Summer

Description: The camp experience is as mentally and emotionally fulfilling as it is challenging. In one word, it's Unforgettable! All participants alike whether a counsellor, camper, support staff or director, end the summer with memories and friendships that last a lifetime.

Each year more than 5.3 million children participate in the uniquely American tradition of camp. It is a structured community, where campers are provided with safe and nurturing environment in which to play, work and learn under your supervision. Counsellors and support staff from all over the world serve as positive role models capable of enriching children's understanding of the world around them.

WARNING! Hard Work Ahead! Working in a summer camp is hard work and should not be considered a vacation. Regardless of your role at camp, you are directly responsible for another person's child. This responsibility should never be taken lightly. Many of the camps where you might work will have stringent rules, including curfews, grooming requirements, and alcohol and smoking restrictions. To decide if this is the right programme for you, be sure to consider all of these factors.

The camp experience is both fun and rewarding. Camp can increase your self-confidence, strengthen your leadership skills and sharpen your ability to work in a team.

Highlights: Global Choices also guarantees you the following services:

* Pre-selection orientation and interview
* confirming camp placement offer, including stipend and room and board for the duration of the placement
* Documents to obtain a J-1 Visa
* Camp USA Participant Handbook
* Camp USA T-shirt
* Assistance with transportation from NYC to camp
* Independent travel time after camp
* Certificate of completion

Qualifications: All participants in the Camp USA programme must be:

- Students, teachers, bona fide youth workers or individuals with specialised skills
- At least 19 years of age by June 1, 2006
- Strong English speaker
- Highly dedicated individuals who are committed to participating in the programme for 8 - 15 weeks
- Available to work from June (the earlier the easier to place) through late August

Additionally, Suport Stuff participants must be:

- Full-time university students who have documentation to verify their student status
- No older than 28
- Anyone who participated in a Work & Travel USA Programme is not eligible for Camp USA Programme.

Applicants must apply in their home countires. Those who have citizenship in one country and residency in another are not eligible for Camp USA. For this reason only UK passport holders will be accepted.

Salary / Pay: Pre-placed Negotiable with camp

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to United States Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

Global Choices's Mission Statement: Global Choices is an organisation based in London and involved in international educational and cultural exchanges. We work with our partner organisations from all over the world to arrange placements and volunteering opportunities. We form an international platform for students and young people to experience a new culture and enhance their skills. We also provide job opportunities in the UK and abroad. Our programmes are classified in 5 types namely Working Holiday, Internships, Teaching Abroad, Volunteering and Courses. The programmes have different durations with various countries as destinations. We are constantly updating our online vacancies for Work and Travel USA, Work and Travel Spain, H2B USA and Internships USA.

Year Founded: 1994