Camp America

Camp America Camp america is an agency that places young people from all over the world in summer camps across america for a summer working with all sort's of different types of children. First of all if you have not been to work at a summer camp, you simply have to go and do it, it is one of the most fun things you will ever do in your life. I went to camp, through camp america a few years ago and I am so glad that I did, I had the time of my life there. Camp america as a company are the oldest and most trusted camp placement agency that is avaliable in the UK are really good. Other companies such as BUNAC or Camp leaders, offer more in ...  Read the complete review

As a teen I dreamed to travelling to America, so the day after finishing my final A-level exam I packed my bags and boarded a plane to New York, ready to embark upon my summer in the States. Camp America is a great way to get a summer abroad without paying out too much, and being able to earn some money whilst you're there. I was placed at a Jewish summer camp in the Poconos Mountains, just outside of a little town (more of a crossroads with an ice cream parlour!) called Lake Como. I had been warned that the camp's main language was Hebrew, and there would be a fair bit of prayer singing during meal times. There were only 5 Brits working at the ...  Read the complete review

Back in 2001, it had been 2 years since I finished my a-levels and was into the 2nd year of my 'year out'. I had no plans to go to uni, it didn't feel right for me yet...so got a full time job whilst I pondered what life would have in store for me. Working was fine, but I still needed something more. After looking through various books on 'Your Gap Year' - I stumbled across the Camp America programme. I had known a couple of people who had done it and found myself getting hooked on the idea. I spoke to a few people and found advice on the best way to go about getting the ball rolling. By this time I had already done a lot of youth work with disadvantaged kids - so I ...  Read the complete review

I recommend Camp America 100% I honestly think that every teen/twenty something should do this once in their lifetime. It completely changes you as a person. The Camp America program itself is a good one. The money isn't amazing, but you get your board and food - what else do you need? I would honestly pay to work at camp! (shhh don't tell them that!) The staff in the UK office are super friendly - especially Leah, Lyndsey and Libby. The interviewers are just an email away to answer questions and Camp America runs a crazy orientation day for all it's new staff to answer questions and worries they may have. The first week of ...  Read the complete review

I too did a summer with Camp America, back in the summer of 2001 and yes it was amazing! I was at university trying to figure out what to do with myself after I finished - get a job or hang on to freedom for a little longer. I opted for the latter and boy I'm glad I did. To begin with, after all my aplication forms were sent off, I had to attend an interview with a previous participant to make sure I was suitable (relax if you have one, they're there to help). next was the visa application which now I believe involves travelling to London to queue for it. I sent it away and it was returned within the week. Early April my camp came through - Baco in ...  Read the complete review