Gapforce Camp USA - Work at a Summer Camp in America
9 weeks
All placements are made in partnership with our parent company and J-1 visa sponsor, InterExchange. For bookings of two participants or more, please contact us to arrange a group discount. Please note, this does not guarantee a placement at the same camp.
Activities & Experiences
Work as a Camp Counsellor or an Activity Leader
From Football to Kayaking, Rock Climbing to Arts and Crafts, Lifeguarding to Tennis, whatever your best skill is, you have a place at camp! Work as an Activity Specialist leading your own activity for the summer, or guide your campers through each day as a Camp Counsellor.
Accommodation
Accommodation included
Accommodation in traditional summer camp cabins is included at no extra cost! Bunk with other staff members or with your campers, depending on your position at camp.
Meals
Meals included
Three meals a day, and the rest - fuelling you to be the best version of yourself all summer.
Leadership Experience
Impress your future employer!
Working at camp is great for your CV. Impress your future employer with invaluable leadership and communication skills gained from your summer at camp.
Get exclusive access to Gapforce's network of over 300 summer camps in the US
How does it work?
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1. Submit an Application
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2. Complete a Video Interview
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3. Find a Camp
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4. Attend a Visa Appointment
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5. Spend 9 weeks at Camp
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6. Travel the US for up to 30 days!
What's included?
A 9-week placement at one of the best summer camps in America
J-1 Visa Sponsorship
Food and Accommodation
$2,250 - $3,000 in camp pay
Comprehensive Accident & Sickness Insurance
Complete support with finding a placement and applying for your visa
A 24/7 emergency helpline whilst in the US
Access to exclusive Gapforce discounts
What's not included?
Flights
Travel insurance
Your visa appointment at a US embassy ($185)
Background check (£21.50)
What is the difference between Gapforce Camp USA and InterExchange?
Great question - to put it simply, Gapforce is the agency you apply through (otherwise known as your International Co-operator, or IC) and InterExchange, our parent company in the US, will sponsor your J-1 visa to work at camp. Almost everything takes place within InterExchange's online portal, App. You will complete your application, upload your documents, find a camp placement and download your visa documents on this platform. The teams at both Gapforce Camp USA and InterExchange will be on hand to maximise your chances of finding an amazing placement at camp.
What discounts are available?
Discounts are offered when:
Place your deposit before Jan 1st, 2027 and save £50 on your placement fee (use code "EarlyBird")
You are applying as a group of two or more (use code "GroupBooking")
You are booked onto another Gapforce programme, or if you have completed a Gapforce programme in the past.
You are able to film high-quality video content whilst in the US
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I worked as a lifeguard in New York this summer and it was the best decision I ever made! Gapforce’s Camp USA team supported me with the application and visa process every step of the way and I will 100% be using them for my camp application next summer. Apply early and get the discount.
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