How Does it Work?

The difference between Camp America Work Adventures and a normal gap year is that you start your adventure with a confirmed placement.

1. Apply for the Program – Our easy online application keeps you in control from start to finish. You’ll need to create an online login, and enter basic details about yourself and your skills. You should also start gathering the references that you’ll need to submit at your interview, and upload some photos.
2. Program interview - Upon receipt of your application for Camp America Work Adventures we will contact you to arrange an interview with one of our staff in your area. During your in-person interview you’ll share your experiences and skills with your interviewer, so that we know what you can bring to a camp. Your interviewer will also be someone who has worked and travelled in the USA, so they can assist you in learning more about life in the USA.

Placement

Upon the successful completion of the interview and supplying all the necessary paperwork your application will be forwarded to our placement team who will commence the placement process. Once you are placed, you’ll receive a letter outlining your placement details, as well as forms and instructions on how to apply for your visa. Please note that all J-1 applicants must attend a face to face interview at their assigned US Consulate in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth or Auckland.

Before you leave

Prior to departure you will be able to access our online participant resource to help you prepare for your trip. There is heaps of useful information including an online forum to meet fellow travelers before you head off.

Of course the Camp America Work Adventures is never more than a call away. You can also drop into our centre of email us with your questions.

When you arrive

For the first 9-12 weeks you will be placed in a support position at a resort or summer camp. The placement may be located in any state of the US. To check out some of the types of jobs you may do click here.

After your first placement…

Once you’ve completed your first placement it’s up to you where you go next! The real benefit of the programme is the huge variety of choices available to you! Jobs can be anything from bartending in the Florida Keys, to running the front desk of a Colorado mountain resort, working among the thrill-seekers of America’s many Theme Parks, or working in some of the many offices, restaurants or shops in some of the US’s famous cities such as Chicago, New York, Denver or San Francisco.*

There are also a limited number of placements that will allow you to extend your summer camp or Resort placement for up to 1 year. This is a great option for those wanting to settle in to one region and experience the US. Naturally your 30 day travel period at the end of your 12 months is always there for you to check out the rest of the country at the end of your placement.

Whatever type of employment you find, you’ll meet diverse people, see the ‘real’ America first hand, enhance your long-term career prospects and enjoy the experience of a lifetime!

*due to visa regulations there are some jobs you can’t do. These include: medical intern, domestic help, nanny/au pair, camp counsellor, football or soccer coach.