Camp staff hosting program
As a host camp, enrich your camp community with unique skills, languages, and shared culture by hosting international counselors.
Deliver the world to your curious campers
Having the right staff is essential to making every summer unforgettable for your campers. By hosting international staff at your camp, you’ll bring something unique and more enriching to everybody at summer camp.
We’re here to assist your counselors every step of the way, from the initial interviews to travel arrangements, J-1 Visa sponsorship, accident and sickness insurance, orientation, and ongoing support throughout the season.
With our help, your camp can create even more memorable experiences for campers and staff alike.
How it works
We’ll guide you to ensure your camp meets all visa requirements as we match you with foreign camp staff on the camp counselor program.
Sign up
Sign up with us for free. There is no obligation to hire and once enrolled, you’ll have access to applicant profiles
Match
Finding the best international counselors for your camp is easy with our online matching process.
Hire
Make job offers to the applicants you want to hire and bring the world to your camp.
Resources
Need more information about the Camp USA program? Click learn more for some helpful documents about our program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are Camp USA Participants?
With the help of our network of international cooperators, our Camp USA program is represented by almost every country in the world. Each applicant goes through a thorough screening and interviewing process, and we only accept the very best applicants into our program. All InterExchange participants are:
- Between the ages of 18 and 28 during the summer of their participation.
- International students, teachers, youth workers or individuals with specialized skills.
- Proficient in English.
- Highly motivated and committed to the program for 8 to 15 weeks.
What is the difference between your Camp Placement and Returning Placement Programs?
Camp Placement participants are your counselors coming to work at your camp for the first time. This includes all counselors you hire, whether within our matching system or otherwise, who are coming to work at your camp for the first time. The Returning Placement program is for participants who have worked at your camp as a camp counselor in a previous year, regardless of previous sponsor.
How do my returning counselors apply?
Your returning counselors can start their application at https://app.interexchange.org/programs/camp-usa/signups/new/.
Do you sponsor Support Staff?
No, we no longer sponsor Support Staff.
How do I know if my camp is eligible to apply?
For eligibility details, please review our requirements.
Find world-class counselors at your fingertips
Starting an application is completely free. Start searching for the best international counselors for your camp.