Camp USA program
We provide fantastic, life-changing experiences for both U.S. camps and international counselors.
Work at a camp and gain a family
As a camp counselor, you’ll collaborate closely with curious campers and lead group activities that utilize your skills and experience.
Add cultural depth to your camp
As a host camp, enrich your camp community with unique skills, languages, and cultures by hosting international counselors.
Connect with the Camp USA team
To start your camp counselor adventure or to host international camp counselors, get in touch today:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (800) 597-1722
- Emergency: (917) 741-5057
Campfire stories
For International Participants
September 16, 2026
3 -min read
On the road to Orlando, Florida, Ila and her boyfriend pulled into a Buc-ee’s, a gas station so big it counts as a destination in its own right. Her verdict: “this is the America you see on TikTok!”
For International Participants
September 14, 2026
3 -min read
When Jelena, “Lena” was ten, she didn’t tell her mother she was playing soccer. Every afternoon she slipped out to join the boys in her neighborhood, and every afternoon she came home and said nothing. When Red Star Youth Clubs came calling to recruit her, her mother assumed no professional club would want a 10-year-old girl on its roster, and nearly let the deadline to join pass by.
For International Participants
August 26, 2026
3 -min read
Applying for a J-1 visa can feel intimidating before you start. Laura, a Career Training USA Alumni Ambassador from Guatemala, felt that way before her internship in Massachusetts. Here is what the process was actually like, in her own words.
hear from our participants
Life-changing international opportunities
InterExchange programs expand the worldviews of participants and hosts alike. Participants experience personal and professional growth, while hosts enjoy the intercultural value that these young people bring to their businesses and homes.
