Intern or train at the best summer camps in America.
Work at a summer camp for up to 18 months in marketing, hospitality, education and more.
What is the Camp Intern and Trainee Program?
Our program helps young people work abroad and build real industry experience while they're at it. You'll spend up to 18 months at one of America's best camps, live in American culture rather than visit it, and make friends from all over the world.
Roles include
- Marketing
- Hospitality
- Education
- Management
- Finance
- Business
- Culinary
- Logistics
- Human Resources
- Recruitment
- …and more
Why go with American Camp Co?
You'll get one-to-one support from someone on our team who has worked at camp themselves. They know what's coming, so nothing catches you out.
Things to remember
You work with children
You'll be working in an environment with children aged between 6-16.
Parents trust the camp
Parents have trusted camps with the wellbeing of their children.
It's hard work
Camp is fun, but it's hard work too.
What are the requirements for the program?
To be an intern or trainee in America you must meet the requirements set out by the US Government. Interns require less experience than trainees.
Intern
An intern is a foreign national in the US taking part in a structured, guided, training-based internship related to their academic field. An internship can be up to 12 months in duration.
To qualify you must:
- Be studying for a degree related to the role you're applying for; or
- Be a recent graduate from an approved institution, travelling within 12 months of graduation.
Trainee
A trainee is a foreign national in the US taking part in guided training for their occupation. A traineeship can be up to 18 months in duration.
To qualify you must:
- Have a degree or professional certificate and at least one year of related work experience; or
- For non-degree holders, have five years of full-time work experience in your field outside the US.
FAQs
Are there any eligibility requirements for the program?
To be eligible for the program you must meet the requirements of being an intern or a trainee. See the requirements section above to learn more.
What kind of salary can I expect as part of the program?
Salary is negotiated between you and your camp. Your camp is required to provide 32 hours of work per week.
What kind of training will take place on the program?
Our team will work with your camp to create a custom training plan tailored to your role and the camp. For programs longer than 6 months, the plan must include at least 5 phases.
