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Summer camp in America is a massive tradition and we believe there is nothing more culturally unique. There are an estimated 12,000 camps spread all over the country and each summer some 11 million children and adults attend camp.
At camp, participants can work directly with American children, instructing or assisting them in activities. Because we work with numerous different types of camps and place thousands of people, there are opportunities available for everyone. Camp is a truly international environment and you will make friends with people from all corners of the globe, meaning you will have unbelievable fun travelling with them after camp and then visiting them in their own country.
Working with hundreds of summer camps located all over the USA, Camp America offers a huge range of work placements to everyone. From lively private camps to rewarding special needs camps - whatever your skills or interests, we are bound to have a camp to suit you!
It is likely that you will end up taking part in many of the activities as well - so while you do not need to be an expert, a flexible have-a-go attitude is essential. On a typical camp day, you could find yourself skipping from tennis to archery, to pottery... then finding yourself jumping off a double-decker boat into a lake, cheered on by your campers! You will also find that you take a full and active role in the general areas of camp, from looking after a table of kids at meal times to entertaining at the flagpole or singing around the campfire.
Advanced Skills Counsellors are the all-action heroes of summer camp. They take on the overall responsibility of organizing and instructing in a particular activity. They are the experts in their chosen field and are assisted by counsellors.
As an advanced skills counsellor, it is likely that your days will be dedicated to coaching one specific area and although camps hire instructors in a wide variety of areas, we are on the lookout for highly skilled applicants with formal experience and expertise in the following skill areas:
- Archery
- Wall Climbing & Rock Climbing
- Gymnastics (apparatus & trapeze)
- High & Low Ropes
- Lifeguarding & Water Sports
- Motorboat Driving
- Musical Instruments
- Bike Riding
- Riflery & Robotics
- Sailing & Windsurfing
- Tennis & Horseriding
- Waterskiing &Wakeboarding
- Yoga & ceramics
Once you have completed your application, our placement team in the USA will determine whether your application meets the criteria of an Advanced Skills Counsellor. If you are offered an advanced role on camp you are likely to qualify for a higher rate of pocket money.
So... if you take your sport or craft seriously and have some formal coaching experience - the Advanced Skills Counsellor role could be right up your street!
CAMP TYPES
PRIVATE/INDEPENDENT: traditional summer camps that have been around for many years, owned by families and catering for children of high-income families. Activities include various water sports, tennis and even rock climbing or circus skills.
SPECIAL NEEDS: camps catering for campers with physical or mental disorders. Smaller groups and a wider age range of campers. An extremely rewarding and unique experience.
AGENCY/NON-PROFIT: camps run by charitable organizations, catering for local community children - camps typically last 1 to 2 weeks.
GIRL SCOUTS: girls only camps, focusing on outdoor activities like hiking, teambuilding and cooking over the campfire.
FAITH-BASED: camps focus on religious activities and practices. Christian & Jewish camps are extremely popular.
SPECIALITY: these camp types have one particular interest for example tennis, gymnastics or drama. Counsellors with strong skills in a particular field are perfect candidates.
UNDER-PRIVILEGED: camps for homeless or less financially-set campers, hosted by charities, companies or organizations offering children of different backgrounds a chance to enjoy camp life.
DAY CAMPS: typically hosted at schools or community halls, children only come during the daytime and counsellors typically live with a host family.
Camp Pocket Money
$1500 - $2000
*Applicants returning to the program and to the same camp will confirm pay rates with their Camp Director from the prior season.
