Application Guide
Ready for the summer of a lifetime? Our expert team and award-winning platform make getting to summer camp a breeze.
Apply Online
Your first step is to hit the 'Apply now' button to begin your application.
Before you do, make sure to read more about the roles at camp and check you're eligible for Camp Leaders.
Before you do, make sure to read more about the roles at camp and check you're eligible for Camp Leaders.
Create your profile and book your free first interview
Next up, you can begin to create your profile by providing your basic details. Do not forget to go to your interview section and choose a good time slot🗓️
Pay your $50USD deposit
After you have been interviewed by one of our team members for the first time.
If you are eligible for the program, we will give you a green light to pay your $50USD deposit and schedule a second interview.
If you are eligible for the program, we will give you a green light to pay your $50USD deposit and schedule a second interview.
Attend your second interview
We'll let you know your next steps and answer your questions.
Your "formal" interview will be a fairly relaxed chat with one of our friendly National Team interviewers, who've all been to camp themselves.
Your "formal" interview will be a fairly relaxed chat with one of our friendly National Team interviewers, who've all been to camp themselves.
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Complete your application
You can now list your work experience, education, and any skills you might want to teach at camp.
At this stage, new areas of your application will open up for you to complete, and you can upload all of your completed documents (like police check and references).
At this stage, new areas of your application will open up for you to complete, and you can upload all of your completed documents (like police check and references).
Interview with camp
With your application live, summer camps from all around the States will approach you for an interview (or with Hiring Fairs, you can approach them).
They'll organize a date and time for your online interview. Be prepared, be professional, but most importantly, be you. You've got it.
They'll organize a date and time for your online interview. Be prepared, be professional, but most importantly, be you. You've got it.
Get hired
The moment you've been waiting for - you've found your camp; you're going to USA! This can take anywhere from 24 hours - 3 months. The average time for someone to find their camp is 31 days.
Don't worry if it takes longer than you expected, it happens. After you've confirmed your place, we'll confirm when to look at flights, insurance, and other details.
Don't worry if it takes longer than you expected, it happens. After you've confirmed your place, we'll confirm when to look at flights, insurance, and other details.
Get your visa
You'll have a quick interview with a consular officer at your local American Embassy to get your official J1 Cultural Exchange visa to the USA.
We’ll be there to help you every step of the way, whether preparing your documents before or guiding you on the day.
We’ll be there to help you every step of the way, whether preparing your documents before or guiding you on the day.
Complete your online preparation course
Get ready for camp at a fun and informative online session, joined by others who are going to the US this summer with Camp Leaders.
We'll run these sessions between March and May to make sure you're ready for your adventure.
We'll run these sessions between March and May to make sure you're ready for your adventure.
Fly to the USA
Congrats on all your hard work; all that's left is to do is enjoy it! Hop on that plane and let the good times roll.
Application Process
Rest assured, our investment into tech makes getting to camp a straight forward process.
Wake up 🌅
Apply online
Your first step is to hit the 'Apply now' button and start your application for your American summer camp experience.
Before you do, you might want to check out roles at camp and whether you're eligible for Camp Leaders.
Before you do, you might want to check out roles at camp and whether you're eligible for Camp Leaders.
Get breakfast 🍳
Create your profile
Next up, you can begin to create your profile by providing your basic details.
Morning activities ⛵
Pay your deposit
You don't need to pay everything in one go.
To save yourself a place on Camp Leaders, all you need to do is pay your deposit.
To save yourself a place on Camp Leaders, all you need to do is pay your deposit.
Work with campers 🙌
Book your interview
We'll let you know your next steps, answer your questions, and book an interview.
Your interview will be a fairly relaxed chat with one of our friendly National Team interviewers, who've all been to camp themselves.
Your interview will be a fairly relaxed chat with one of our friendly National Team interviewers, who've all been to camp themselves.
Get lunch 🥪
Complete your application
You can now list your work experience, education, and any skills you might want to teach at camp.
At this stage, new areas of your application will open up for you to complete, and you can upload all of your completed documents (like police checks and references).
At this stage, new areas of your application will open up for you to complete, and you can upload all of your completed documents (like police checks and references).
Take a break 💆
Interview with camp
With your application live, summer camps from around America will approach you for an interview (or with Hiring Fairs, you can approach them).
They'll organise a date and time for your online interview. Be prepared, be professional, but most importantly, be you. You've got it.
They'll organise a date and time for your online interview. Be prepared, be professional, but most importantly, be you. You've got it.
Catch up 🤝
Get hired
The moment you've been waiting for - you've found your camp; you're going to America! This can take anywhere from 24 hours - 3 months. The average time for someone to find their camp is 31 days.
Don't worry if it takes longer than you expected, it happens. After you've confirmed your place, we'll confirm your flights, insurance, and other details.
Don't worry if it takes longer than you expected, it happens. After you've confirmed your place, we'll confirm your flights, insurance, and other details.
Afternoon activity ⚽
Get your visa
You'll have a quick interview at your local American Embassy to get your official J1 Cultural Exchange visa to the USA.
We’ll be there to help you every step of the way, whether preparing your documents before or guiding you on the day.
We’ll be there to help you every step of the way, whether preparing your documents before or guiding you on the day.
Get dinner 🌯
Attend a prep day
Get ready for camp at a fun and informative session - and meet others who are going to America this summer with Camp Leaders.
We'll run these sessions between March and May to make sure you're ready for your American adventure.
We'll run these sessions between March and May to make sure you're ready for your American adventure.
Campfire 🔥
Fly to America
Congrats on all your hard work; all that's left is to do is enjoy it! Hop on that plane and let the good times roll.
You won't be flying alone as our staff Facebook group will allow you to connect with others, so you'll make new mates before you even arrive.
You won't be flying alone as our staff Facebook group will allow you to connect with others, so you'll make new mates before you even arrive.
