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Summer Camp USA - IEP
SCUSA
2008 APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED - Please check back with us in September 2008.
What is it about?
Summer Camp USA offers the unique opportunity to work with American children as a Camp Counsellor in Summer Camps across the USA - part of a great American tradition!
Camp Counselling is open to anyone between 19 and 35 who have experience working with children and is available for at least nine weeks from early/mid-June to mid-August. Positions fitting all skills and interests including sports, arts, waterfront, music and outdoor adventures are available.
Plus, when your Summer Camp ends, your J1 allows up to seven weeks to travel North America and visit all the places you've always dreamt of seeing!
What will I be doing?
As a Camp Counsellor you will look after children, teach them activities and be a brother/sister/parent/teacher/friend and role model all rolled into one! Participants work with children aged 6-16 years (mainly in the outdoors) at Summer Camps for 9-11 weeks from June to August in return for pocket money, all meals, all accommodation plus heaps of fun and adventure. Specialist Counsellor positions are available for people with refined skills in certain activities, while General Counselor positions are available for all-rounders.
What does it cost?
$295 Programme Fee
$170.30* US visa fee (paid to US Consulate)
Other costs to consider
$500 3 months comprehensive Travel Insurance cover
USD$35* SEVIS fee
USD$400* proof of funds
*Prices are subject to currency fluctuations.
What does it include?
Includes personal individual placement at an approved Summer Camp including free food accommodation and in-hand salary, J-1 visa, pre-departure orientation, arrival airport transfer and first night’s accommodation, transport to camp, back-up support while in the USA, t-shirt, phone card and a free Moneywise Guide to North America.
Who runs it?
International Exchange Programs (IEP) is a non-profit organisation specialising in sending young New Zealanders overseas on working holidays. Along with their parent organisation, BUNAC, they are there to assist you before you leave home and while you are working and travelling overseas.
Am I eligible?
Participants must be over 19 by June 1st 2008 (Consideration will be given to 18 year olds with great skills)
Must be able to converse in English without difficulty
Must be able to leave for Camp between May and mid- June 2007 for 8-9 weeks
Must be energetic, adaptable and genuinely enjoy working with or around children
Must have $400* proof of funds
Be prepared to have the time of your life!
* Subject to currency fluctuations
What do I do next?
For more information or to apply for this program, contact your nearest STA Travel branch or phone us on 0800 474 400.
