AmeriCamp

AmeriCamp: summer camp placement in the United States

AmeriCamp is a UK-based agency that presents itself as specialising in securing a job at American summer camps. Its main programme, the Camp Counsellor Program, is aimed at people who want to spend the summer working at a camp in the United States and, according to the company's own information, sends thousands of participants every year.

What the programme includes

The company details the conditions of the camp counsellor programme:

• Guaranteed salary of at least 2,400 US dollars for time worked at camp.
• Free accommodation for the entire stay at camp.
• Meals included for the duration of the stay.
• Comprehensive medical insurance, with additional coverage for post-camp travel for 30 days.
• Placement at one of the US camps the agency works with.

Duration and roles at camp

The programme covers stays of 9 to 12 weeks during the summer. Participants can work as coaches of a sport or hobby or as general camp counsellors. The agency also offers a modality called AmeriCamp Premium, aimed at those looking to earn more and have more experiences.

Post-camp travel

Once the placement ends, the programme allows travel around the United States for up to 30 days. The company presents this phase as an opportunity to discover the country after working at camp.

Application process and candidate support

The application is made online and is free at the start; according to the company, no fees apply until the candidate is accepted onto the programme. AmeriCamp states that each participant has a dedicated account manager and that the process includes a step-by-step guide. The agency also organises camp fairs where candidates can meet the camps and be hired on the spot, as well as pre-camp life orientations. For those repeating the experience, there is a specific information section for returners.

Types of camp and activities

The site describes different camp categories and typical activities, and includes sections on what a typical day is like, the activities carried out and the job roles available. The company states that it works with hundreds of camps in the United States.

Resources and additional information

AmeriCamp publishes a blog with tips and insider information about the camps, a podcast titled Around the Camp Fire and a guidance section for family members and guardians. It also offers a shop of branded products and maintains partnerships with other work and travel programmes of the Intrax group: FurtherTravel, Adventure360, AuPairCare and Intrax.

Structure and international presence

The company operates from an office in Manchester (United Kingdom) and has a global headquarters in San Francisco (United States). AmeriCamp Ltd is registered in England and Wales with number 07121428, and AmeriCamp is a registered trademark in the United Kingdom, the European Union, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

Offices and locations

Manchester office: First Floor, Fairbairn Building, 70-72 Sackville Street, Manchester, M1 3NJ

Global Headquarters: 455 Market Street, Suite 1700, San Francisco, CA 94105