• Work at summer camp in the USA and experience the best of American culture
  • Work as a camp counselor directly with kids or as camp facility staff
  • Contracts last 9-11 weeks (May/June- August). Upon completion, enjoy up to 30 days of travel around the USA.
  • CCUSA summer camps offer competitive salaries, free meals and accommodation
Camp Counselors USA

Returning to Camp

The CCUSA returnee process has never been simpler!

  1. Contact your camp, and let them know you want to return. You will need an email or letter asking you to return to camp or a copy of your camp contract for 2012. If you do not have any of these documents, your camp can complete this attachment.
  2. Complete the short CCUSA returnee application. If you used CCUSA in the past, your application will just need to be updated, which can be completed in a matter of minutes.
  3. Sign and return a 2012 Program Agreement.
  4. Pay your Returnee fee.

NOTE: You can return to camp through CCUSA regardless of which company you have used in the past

Your Pay and Fees

As a Returnee you can expect the lowest program fees in the industry!  Returnees through CCUSA are free to negotiate total pocket money with their camp.

Some camps will pass on the agency fee we charge them to you (please check your contract), thus we have two options whether you would like to pay this upfront so you get more money at the end of the summer, or pass less and have it taken out of your salary at the end. Make sure you check your contract as some camps DON'T pass this fee on!

United Kingdom

2 payment options on the Own-Arranger Returnee program
Option You Pay to CCUSA Camp Pays You Earn
1. £199 $0 No Limit!*
2. £55 $245USD $2000USD (minimum)
*(Pay your camp’s fee up front, and you accept responsibility for negotiating your desired salary directly with your camp director!)
Supplemental Costs
All Participants
Police Check £35 GBP Information provided on how to obtain once accepted
US Embassy Fee £113.50 GBP CCUSA books/pays for this on your behalf, does NOT include US Embassy courier fees for returning your passport back to you
Medical Check £0 - 75GBP Doctors can charge at their own discretion
Please note there are 3rd party costs that are out of our control, but we just wanted to make you aware of the whole picture when applying for the Camp Counselors USA 2012 returnee program.

PLEASE NOTE that both options do NOT include CCUSA flights, this is something you will need to organise yourself! 

Ireland

2 payment options on the Own-Arranger Returnee program
Option You Pay to CCUSA Camp Pays You Earn
1. €230 $0 No Limit!**
2. €80 $245USD $2000USD (minimum)
*(Pay your camp’s fee up front, and you accept responsibility for negotiating your desired salary directly with your camp director!)
Supplemental Costs
All Participants
Police Check €35 EUR Information provided on how to obtain once accepted
US Embassy Fee $140 USD You will pay this when you ring up and book your visa appointment
Medical Check €0-75EUR Doctors can charge at their own discretion
Please note there are 3rd party costs that are out of our control, but we just wanted to make you aware of the whole picture when applying for the Camp Counselors USA 2012 program.

PLEASE NOTE that both options do NOT include CCUSA flights, this is something you will need to organise yourself! 

As a CCUSA returnee you get:

  • 3 months comprehensive travel insurance (accident, illness and liability).
  • 24 hour emergency assistance in the USA.
  • Visa assistance and DS2019 form necessary to obtain your J1 visa.
  • CCUSA’s expert guidance and support at home and abroad!

Returning on the program but you want to attend a different camp?

You will need additional documentation and a great letter of recommendation from your previous camp director. Please contact your local CCUSA office for details and instructions on how to apply.