Camp Placement Counselors

Our Camp Placement participants are pre-screened international applicants looking for a job in a U.S. camp. You can hire these candidates by logging in to your account, and looking through our available applications.

Camp Placement CounselorsPlacement FeeMinimum Stipend (pre-tax)Total Cost
All Ages$1,350$2,000$3,350
  • Minimum stipends are based on 63 days of work. After 63 days of work, counselors should be paid a minimum of $35 per additional day of work. If a participant is fired or quits early they must be paid at least $31.75 per day of work.

  • Counselors must receive pay and benefits commensurate with those offered to their American counterparts.

  • Camp Host Employer agrees to follow applicable federal, state and local minimum wage and overtime laws.

  • All participants are responsible for the cost of their Airfare to/from the United States.


Self Placement Counselors

Self-Placement participants are first time international counselors who have accepted a job offer from a specific camp prior to submitting their application to InterExchange.

Self Placement CounselorsPlacement FeeMinimum Stipend (pre-tax)Total Cost
All Ages$0Determined by employerDetermined by employer
  • Counselors must receive pay and benefits commensurate with those offered to their American counterparts.

  • Camp Host Employer agrees to follow applicable federal, state and local minimum wage and overtime laws.


Returning Placement Counselors

Returning placement participants are counselors who have worked at your camp in a previous year and have decided to return for another summer.

Returning Placement CounselorsPlacement FeeMinimum Stipend (pre-tax)Total Cost
All Ages$0Determined by employerDetermined by employer
  • InterExchange is only permitted to sponsor a limited number of 3+ year returnees. Sponsorship for these participants is subject to availability.

  • Counselors must receive pay and benefits commensurate with those offered to their American counterparts.

  • Camp Host Employer agrees to follow applicable federal, state and local minimum wage and overtime laws.


What We Provide

When you choose InterExchange, the staff you hire will receive the following additional benefits:

  • Documents to obtain a J-1 Visa (DS-2019 Form)
  • Visa Sponsorship and Embassy Support
  • Accident and sickness insurance for the entire duration of their contract
  • An InterExchange Participant Handbook and information about living in the USA
  • A pre-departure online orientation
  • 24-hour emergency support throughout the summer
  • Access to events, training and educational opportunities

What fees will my staff pay?

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