The Experience

Summer camp is an American tradition like no other. Located in some of the most beautiful areas of the United States, our network of summer camps provide a unique opportunity to experience the outdoors while making an impact on the lives of children.

As a Camp Counselor, you will be a role model for the campers in your cabin. You’ll have the chance to share your own culture while immersing yourself in this uniquely American experience. Most summer camps are traditional, co-ed sleep-away camps, but our network also includes:

Traditional Camps

All Boys/Girls Camps

Counselor and child in a wheelchair playing badminton

Special Needs Camps

Counselor and child reading a book with a cross on the cover

Faith-Based Camps

2 people with a guitar around a campfire

Camps for At-Risk Youth

A Day In The Life Of A Camp Counselor

No two days as a Camp Counselor are the same! Your campers will look to you for support as you help to make every day at camp unforgettable. "One day you could be teaching your campers how to build a fire, while the next you're rehearsing an act for the camp talent show!"

You’ll bond with campers, make new friends from all around the world, learn things you never thought you would, and more! This really only scratches the surface of the incredible experience you can only get from being a Camp Counselor.

Morning Afternoon Evening

8:00AM

YAWN. Wake up time!

8:30AM

Breakfast. Start the day with a meal together

9:00AM

Help your campers get ready for the day

10-12PM

Morning Activities - Teach a camper to hit the bullseye at archery!

Camp counselor and camper practicing archery together

12:30 - 1:30pm

Lunch time. Head to the dining hall!

1:30 - 2:30pm

Rest Hour - take an hour to yourself

2:30 - 4:30pm

Afternoon Activities - Take your campers to the lake for a swim!

Camp counselors helping camper go down slide

4:30 - 5:30pm

Cabin time - Get ready for a fun evening!

6:00 - 7:00pm

Dinner time. It’s pizza night!

7:30 - 9:30pm

Evening Activity - who’s excited for the Talent Show?

9:45pm

LIGHTS OUT. Make sure the kids are sleeping

10:00pm

Bonding with counselors around the campfire

Exploring America After Camp

The Camp USA program also includes a 30- day travel period after you finish working at camp. This is a hugely popular part of the J-1 Camp Counsellor program, and we highly recommend you take this opportunity to explore!

Kayak down the Colorado River through the hidden depths of the iconic Grand Canyon, gaze in awe at the lights of Times Square in New York City, or hit the waves and relax with friends and locals down on the white sandy beaches of Miami and LA. America will be yours to discover. Come and see what you’ve been missing all this time. We’re waiting!