An Affordable Way to Find Quality Camp Counselors & Staff
At InterExchange Camp USA, we're dedicated to keeping our fees low for participating summer camps. As a non-profit organization devoted to cultural exchange, our goal is to help as many people as possible enjoy the benefits of our program. When you work with us, it doesn't cost a lot to hire and host international summer camp staff. And if you just need J-1 Visa sponsorship for staff you have already hired, you pay no program fees.
With our Camp Placement program, costs include:
- Round trip airfare to/from NYC
- Orientation
- One night in the hostel before traveling to camp
- Screening and recruitment
2012 Cost Breakdown for Counselors:
| Program Fee |
Stipend* | Total Cost to Camp |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Counselors ages 19-20 |
$1,250 | $1,000 | $2,250 |
| Counselors ages 21+ |
$1,350 | $1,100 | $2,450 |
| Special Needs Counselors |
As above (by age) |
As above +$100 |
As above +$100 |
| 2nd Year |
$1,150 | As above +$200 |
Varies |
| Self-Travel Counselors |
Subtract $650 from program fee above |
Normal Stipend + $650 Travel Supplement |
As above (by age/position) |
*Stipends listed above are based on a 63-day work schedule. If a participant works beyond the contracted 63 days, he or she must be paid an additional $30 per day.
2012 Cost Breakdown for Support Staff:
| Program Fee | Stipend* | Total Cost to Camp |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Support Staff
|
$0 | Minimum hourly wage (no less than $2,650 stipend, pre-tax) | Varies |
* New in 2012: For-profit camps do not pay agency fees to InterExchange Camp USA and must pay support staff a minimum of $2,650 or the minimum wage, whichever is higher. Please click here for all the new information.
If you have any questions about our fees or cost structure, just give us a call at 1-800-597-1722 or email us.
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Second Year
Many of our participants come back for a second year with InterExchange Camp USA. These second-year participants have greater experience and knowledge about working camp jobs. Since they’re among the easiest participants to place, we offer a slight discount on the camp’s program fee.
Self-Travel Participants
With a self-travel participant, you’ll pay the participant for his or her airfare directly, rather than paying InterExchange.
Already Hired Staff? Get No-Cost J-1 Visa Sponsorship
If you’ve already hired international staff, we can provide J-1 Visa sponsorship at no cost to you through our Direct Placement option. With this option, your staff members will pay a nominal fee to cover InterExchange’s services, but your camp pays no program fees. Learn more.
