Camp in USA - Program details

Program details

As an official sending partner of A Cultural Exchange Service Inc. (ACES), we are entitled to run J-1 visa service for Camp Counselor USA and Support Staff USA program participants. Our agency assists interested students with filling all required program and visa documents.

• Camp USA is the least expensive way of exploring USA
• Total program costs only 1500 - 2500 CZK
• All other costs are covered by the camps or reimbursed.
• Program is designed also for non-students!

Summer Camps for youngsters ages 6 - 16 are found throughout the United States usually in areas with forests, lakes, mountains and rivers. They are independent communities of various sizes with typically 100 - 300 staff members who range in ages from 18 - 40 working 9 - 11 weeks (usually from mid June to mid August) in all areas of camp to support the camp community, helping to make the experience a safe, fun and exciting learning opportunity for campers and staff alike.

Summer Camps have a wide range of facilities and buildings - cabins for sleeping, dining rooms and kitchens and medical facilities and staff to accommodate the camp community. There are often indoor gymnasiums, art studios and gathering places for the whole community that serve as theaters and game rooms. For staff, there is usually a special area set aside for relaxing and late night activities after the campers have gone to sleep that may include internet and the like. Outdoor areas include recreation facilities for soccer, baseball, basketball, tennis, rope courses, swimming areas with swimming pools and/or lakes, some of which offer sailing, water skiing, canoeing and other water sports. A camper can learn to play the guitar, dance (folk, modern, jazz and more), paint, mold clay, sing in a chorus and act in a play. There are activities galore and staff members to teach and lead them.

Every staff member works hard, but the work is fun and very rewarding and the satisfaction is great. Great opportunity for someone who wants to have the adventure of a lifetime, to improve English, gain some work experience and get to know american culture. And of course, American summer camp is also a great way to make friends from all over the World. So, if you love children and are excited about meeting and working with new people, this is you're opportunity to enjoy the most amazing, fulfilling and challenging summer of a lifetime!

There are two ways of participating on the program - either as a Camp Counselor or a Support Staff:

Camp Counselor:

Conditions of participation: age of 18 - 30 years, previous experience in preffered activity, high level of English language, does not have to be an university student.

General Counselor - General Counselors live in bunks with campers and act as general counselors for their cabin and for their entire age group. The position requires the general counselor to escort and lead their campers throughout the day's activities.

Specialist - instructor of football, basketball, tenis, baseball, swimming, water sports, climbing, music, singing, dancing, theatre, painting, pottery, etc.

Lifeguard - needs to take a Lifeguard Training before the departure to the USA. Information about Lifeguard Training courses and fees can be find on our web page. Trained Lifeguard receives a bonus of 300 USD for that purpose.

• min. stipend: 500 USD

Support Staff:

Conditions of participation: full time form of post-secondary study, English language intermediate level, age from 18 - 30 years

Kitchen Staff: is responsible for making sure that the camp community is provided with healthy, nutritious and adequate food.

• min. stipend: 900 USD

The Maintenance and Grounds Team: General upkeepof the camp grounds and repair and of camp equipment and facilities. This may include some electrical, plumbing and general repair based on experience and skills.

• min. stipend: 700 USD

The Laundry Team: is responsible for making sure that each camper and staff's laundry is received, washed, dried, and given back without losing any clothes or mixing up any bags.

• min. stipend: 500 USD

The Housekeeping Team: is responsible for keeping general camp areas neat and clean

• min. stipend: 500 USD

Drivers: Most camps have 1-3 drivers who drive usually big minivans, pickup trucks and sometimes large vans of 8+ passengers or even buses. Minimum 2 years driving experience and a clean driving record

• min. stipend: 700 USD

Guards: One of the most important tasks of camp is to keep the camp community safe and to prevent problems. Responsibility and trustworthiness.

• min. stipend: 600 - 800 USD

Links To Summer Camps Sites:

• http://www.campsaginaw.com
• http://www.cohencamps.org
• list of other camps...

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