Your summer in
America made easy.
Got your camp placement? We’ll help with the rest.
Let’s get you to summer camp in America.
If you’ve already found your role at camp, then we’re here to help you get there.
American Camp Co. is designed exclusively for direct placements to make your journey to America smooth and straightforward.
American Camp Co. is designed exclusively for direct placements to make your journey to America smooth and straightforward.
Why go with American Camp Co?
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Industry-leading insurance included as standard.
How it Works
Finding your camp is just one part of your journey to America. To spend your summer in the USA, you’ll need to go through a summer camp agency, and that’s where we come in.
Our team will help you build your application, collect your documents and work with our J1 partners to provide your visa.
Our team will help you build your application, collect your documents and work with our J1 partners to provide your visa.
STEP 1
Create a profile and set up your details
With our easy to use platform you can create your profile and complete your application in no time at all.
STEP 2
Have your interview
The interview makes sure you're eligible for the program and gives you an opportunity to meet the team who can answer all of your camp questions.
STEP 3
Get accepted and upload your documents
Once you're accepted, you can start uploading the key documents required.
STEP 4
Go through the visa process
When you're ready, and with the full support of the American Camp Co team and your visa sponsor Cenet, we'll help you submit your J1 visa application.
STEP 5
Get prepared for America
We have guides, prep days and a team of staff that’ll make sure you’re in for the summer of a lifetime.
Pricing and Eligibility
We value transparency at American Camp Co. That’s why we’ll always be up front with how much our program costs (as well as additional costs).
Pricing
£349
$500
Or $2.70/month when paid annually
$679
Or A$3.15/month when paid annually
$600
Or C$3.15/month when paid annually
€349
Or €2.25/month when paid annually
13000 Kč
Or HK$18.00/month when paid annually
$500 USD
Or S$3.15/month when paid annually
$495 USD
Or R36/month when paid annually
$799
Or ₹180/month when paid annually
$7950
Or ₹180/month when paid annually
$2260 COP
Or ₹180/month when paid annually
/- KEZ 100.00
Per person per month
Or ₹180/month when paid annually
What's included
Vetting and interview
Visa assistance and sponsorship
24-hour support in America
Up to 120 days medical insurance
Up to 30 days travel after camp
Pre-camp preparation day
Negotiable salary
Interest-free payment in 4 easy steps
Don’t worry about paying all at once, we’ve broke things down and spread the cost for you.
Deposit
£49
$99
€49
£49
$49
$49
$100
1st instalment
£100
$290
€100
£100
$200
$130
$720
2nd instalment
£100
$200
€100
£100
$250
$200
$720
3rd instalment
£100
$300
€100
£100
$300
$300
$720
Interest-free payment in 4 easy steps
Don’t worry about paying all at once, we’ve broke things down and spread the cost for you.
Deposit
£49
$49
€49
£49
$49
$49
$100
1st instalment
£100
$130
€100
£100
$200
$130
$720
2nd instalment
£100
$200
€100
£100
$250
$200
$720
3rd instalment
£100
$300
€100
£100
$300
$300
$720
Interest-free payment in 4 easy steps
Don’t worry about paying all at once, we’ve broke things down and spread the cost for you.
Deposit
£49
$49
€49
£49
$49
$49
$100
1st instalment
£100
$130
€100
£100
$200
$130
$720
2nd instalment
£100
$200
€100
£100
$250
$200
$720
3rd instalment
£100
$300
€100
£100
$300
$300
$720
Interest-free payment in 2 easy steps
Don’t worry about paying all at once, we’ve broke things down and spread the cost for you.
Within 30 days
$100
$49
€49
£49
$49
$49
$100
Within 90 days
$400
$130
€100
£100
$200
$130
$720
Interest-free payment in 2 easy steps
Don’t worry about paying all at once, we’ve broke things down and spread the cost for you.
Payment 1
$200
$49
€49
£49
$49
$49
$100
Payment 2
$295
$130
€100
£100
$200
$130
$720
Interest-free payment in 3 easy steps
Don’t worry about paying all at once, we’ve broke things down and spread the cost for you.
Deposit
£49
$99
€49
£49
$49
$49
$100
1st instalment
£100
$290
€100
£100
$200
$130
$720
2nd instalment
£100
$290
€100
£100
$250
$200
$720
Interest-free payment in 4 easy steps
Don’t worry about paying all at once, we’ve broke things down and spread the cost for you.
Deposit
£49
$49
€49
£49
$49
$49
$100
1st instalment
£100
$130
€100
£100
$200
$130
$720
2nd instalment
£100
$200
€100
£100
$250
$200
$720
3rd instalment
£100
$300
€100
£100
$300
$300
$720
Interest-free payment in 4 easy steps
Don’t worry about paying all at once, we’ve broke things down and spread the cost for you.
Deposit
£49
$49
€49
£49
$49
$49
$100
1st instalment
£100
$130
€100
£100
$200
$130
$720
2nd instalment
£100
$200
€100
£100
$250
$200
$720
3rd instalment
£100
$300
€100
£100
$300
$300
$720
Interest-free payment in 4 easy steps
Don’t worry about paying all at once, we’ve broke things down and spread the cost for you.
Deposit
£49
$49
€49
£49
$49
$49
$100
1st instalment
£100
$130
€100
£100
$200
$130
$720
2nd instalment
£100
$200
€100
£100
$250
$200
$720
3rd instalment
£100
$300
€100
£100
$300
$300
$720
What are the additional costs?
There are some third party fees that are part of going to camp. These are paid to organisations like the US government and background check agencies as part of the J1 Visa requirements.
- Criminal Background Check - £75
- US Visa Application (MRV) Fee - $185 USD (Paid to US Embassy)
- Return Flights - Price varies
What are the additional costs?
There are some third party fees that are part of going to camp. These are paid to organisations like the US government and background check agencies as part of the J1 Visa requirements.
- Criminal Background Check - €75 approx
- US Visa Application (MRV) Fee - $185 USD (Paid to US Embassy)
- Flights to the US - Price varies
What are the additional costs?
There are some third party fees that are part of going to camp. These are paid to organisations like the US government and background check agencies as part of the J1 Visa requirements.
- Medical Check - Price Varies
- Australian Federal Police Check - $42
- US Visa Interview - $185 USD (Paid to US Embassy)
- Nonimmigrant Visa Issuance ("Reciprocity") Fees - $344 AUD (Paid to US Embassy)
- Domestic travel within Australia - **Travel to US Consulate in Sydney, Melbourne or Perth for US Visa Interview
- Flights to the US - Price varies
What are the additional costs?
There are some third party fees that are part of going to camp. These are paid to organisations like the US government and background check agencies as part of the J1 Visa requirements.
- US Visa Application (MRV) Fee - $185 USD (Paid to US Embassy)
- Flights to the US - Price varies
What are the additional costs?
There are some third party fees that are part of going to camp. These are paid to organisations like the US government and background check agencies as part of the J1 Visa requirements.
- Medical Check - Price varies
- Advanced Police Check - Price varies
- US Visa Interview - $185 USD (Paid to US Embassy)
- Domestic travel within NZ - Travel to **Auckland for US Visa Interview
- Flights to the US - Price varies
What are the additional costs?
There are some third party fees that are part of going to camp. These are paid to organisations like the US government and background check agencies as part of the J1 Visa requirements.
- Criminal Background Check - 100 CZK
- US Visa Application (MRV) Fee - $185 USD (Paid to US Embassy)
- Flights to the US - Price varies
What are the additional costs?
There are some third party fees that are part of going to camp. These are paid to organisations like the US government and background check agencies as part of the J1 Visa requirements.
- Criminal Background Check - 30 PLN
- US Visa Application (MRV) Fee - $185 USD (Paid to US Embassy)
- Flights to the US - Price varies
What are the additional costs?
There are some third party fees that are part of going to camp. These are paid to organisations like the US government and background check agencies as part of the J1 Visa requirements.
- Criminal Background Check
- US Visa Application (MRV) Fee - $185 USD (Paid to US Embassy)
- Flights to the US - Price varies
What are the additional costs?
There are some third party fees that are part of going to camp. These are paid to organisations like the US government and background check agencies as part of the J1 Visa requirements.
- US Visa Application (MRV) Fee - $185 USD (Paid to US Embassy)
- Premium Delivery Services, or in-country transportation for your visa
- Flights to the US - Price varies
- Medical Clearance which cost may vary at the discretion of each physician
- If you decide to extend your stay in the US over 90 days, you will have to extend your insurance, and incur in additional charges (US$2.45 per day after day 91)
FAQs
Am I eligible for the program?
You're eligible for the program if you meet the following requirements:
- You have a placement offer from camp.
- You're at least 18 years old by June 1st.
- You're available to fly out between May 1st and June 20th.
- You're available to spend 9 weeks at camp from the date you depart.
- You can speak English fluently.
- You have a clean criminal background.
What kind of payment can I expect as part of the program?
As a direct placement, your pay is negotiated between you and your camp. The camp is required to provide 32 hours of work per week.
What if I haven’t a role at camp secured?
Don't worry, if you haven't a direct placement sorted, we can still get to camp through the summer camp in America program as part of our Camp Leaders brand. Click here to find out more.
What should I keep in mind while applying for camp?
- You'll be working in an environment with children aged between 6-16
- Parents have trusted camps with the wellbeing of their children
- Camp is fun, but it's hard work too
Brought to you by the summer camp experts
Created by Smaller Earth and Cenet, with nearly 50 years of experience in the j1 visa industry, American Camp Co. is the only brand dedicated to direct placements.
Haven’t found a role at camp yet? Don’t worry; our partner brand, Camp Leaders, will help you find the perfect camp in America.