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“The best thing I have ever decided to participate in.”

Camp America are one of a kind whom I would highly recommend. They are always well organised and willing to help in best way possible. They are always contactable and are very efficient. The application process as a whole is easy to get through, this includes the interview part. All of the interviewers are very helpful and go out of their way to make this process be the best it can. Their website is a great place for information and the forum is very helpful, helping you find out and answers to questions you have and getting you to meeting people from the same camp as you when the all important placement comes around. Even when in the USA they are still there ready to assist you with their USA team in close reach at all times. I cam currently applying for my third summer and would not change it for the world! So if you would like the summer of a life time apply for Camp America... You won't regret it! Service Value Quality

“Life changing experience!”

Camp America has changed my life, I have spent 3 summers working on a summer camp in Massachusetts and I'm heading out for my 4th summer in May. It has given me so much more confidence in my own skills and abilities. I've made the most amazing friends and memories, nothing will ever come close to the experience I've had, I am so thankful to be given this opportunity.

“Camp America is life changing!”

After being unsuccessful at 2 recruitment fairs at the start of 2015, I was feeling extremely disheartened and really did not think that I would be placed! I waited and waited then received the ready steady go offer so I was able to get my visa sorted (which is one of the reasons that Camp America are a great company)! I ended up being placed at the end of April! I would definitely say that even if you are unsuccessful at the recruitment fairs, never give up hope because camp has changed my life! I had the best summer, met so many amazing people are changed the lives of so many children. Camp America are great because they offer you so much support in getting you placed and getting you to camp! I would definitely recommend them as an organisation!

“I would definitely recommend the Camp America program!”

I've had a fantastic time going to summer camp in America through Camp America. They've made the whole process really easy with fantastic support, help and guidance. I would definitely recommend anybody out there to go with Camp America, you won't regret it!

“Incredible is an understatement!”

Camp America was the single greatest experience of my life which is why I'm going back next Summer for my second year. There is nothing else in the world that I've discovered so far that compares to spending 3 months on a summer camp with awesome kids and amazing counselors. I made some life long friends in my co-counselors and that was just the icing on top of an already perfect summer camp cake!

“Camp America have never let me down”

After 3 years working at Camp Hayowentha, Camp America have been great! I was placed at the London recruitment fair in 2013, I didn't have many skills, but past child care experience and a persistent attitude got me placed. Visas, flights and insurance was all made easy thanks to the CA staff. Not only was their support team great in the UK, but in America too. In three years, I have had friends who have had family emergencies, needed to move to another camp or just needed help and advice, Camp America has always delivered. If you want the best chance at getting hired and have the security in knowing you're not alone, choose Camp America.

“Best company to use in this area! Easy, simple, efficient, no bulls##t”

Camp America's website is very easy to navigate and use, for first timers as well as returners. The payment system is very clear and it is easy to track your progress. They are quick at responding to emails and are very helpful.

“Best summer of my life!”

I did Camp America in summer 2015 working at a camp for disadvantaged children. The staff at the Camp America were extremely helpful along the whole application process and whilst I was out in America. It was the best summer of my life, I made so many great friends and it's something I'll never forget! Service Value Quality

“I love it!”

Camp America has given me an amazing opportunity to see so many wonderful things and participate in so many different opportunities I never thought I would be able to do. It will never forgot everything I have been able to do through camp America.

“I implore you to do Camp America - you won't regret it”

I loved my summer at camp and I'm so excited at the prospect of returning. Camp America isn't just for self-assured, sporty people - there are camps for people from all different backgrounds and skills, and the experience has given me so much more than just another thing to scrawl on a CV; friends abroad, increased confidence and amazing memories! Service Value Quality

“An adventure of a life time.”

Love working with children, have a passion for a skill and the love and ambition to travel. Camp America has given me all those things! I have been a life guard for the past 3 summers in the USA! The friends you meet, the children you teach and the environment you live in are a mixture of wonderful things during your time as a camp counsellor! Now on my 3rd year as a Brand Manager and 2nd year as a interviewer. Camp America has changed my life! 5* :D

“Best Experience Ever”

I spent the summer of 2013 in Pennsylvania teaching children how to horse ride and I can genuinely say I had the summer of a lifetime. It's a great insight into the travelling world and looks great on my CV, I couldn't recommend it more.

“Best summer of a lifetime with Camp America!”

I spent summer 2015 working at a Girl Scout camp in Upstate new York. I did this through Camp America who supported me the whole time. I found that if I have any questions, no matter how silly or small, they would always be there to help and always provided lots of support while completing my application and the whole time I was in the USA. Camp America are the only organisation who sponsor the J1 visa and I found this really process really easy and camp America made everything so simple and uncomplicated. This organisation allowed me to go and experience working on a summer camp and then I got the opportunity to travel after. Camp allowed me to gain confidence, independence and learn who I am and I cannot thank camp america enough for allowing me to have the best summer ever and I can't wait to go back for Summer 2016!

“Camp America a dream come true!”

I went to a Girl Scouts camp in upstate New York and I wouldn't change it for the world, I had one of the best summers in my life, I got the chance to work with hundreds of young girls and some amazing international and domestic staff! I became archery trained and I now no more arts and crafts than ever and own so much tye dye! During break my time off I got the chance to go see Niagra falls, celebrate 4th of July and go home with a camper who made me feel like family! After camp I decided to travel West coast and go to Vegas, California, Arizona literally I lived the American Dream! Without camp Americas help at recruitment fairs, interviews and Twitter I wouldn't of enjoyed my summer enough!

“Best Summer Ever!”

Amazing support from beginning until the end! Lots of help available during the application and placement stages. Always quick replies and easy to contact when I had queries. Great to see the office staff when they visited camp too! Looking forward to next summer already :)

“Camp America Review”

I have been going to camp for 3 summers now and it was the best decision of my life, I have met the most amazing people and had incredible experiences. Camp America are a great organisation for securing placements for applicants and are always at the end of the phone or quickly responding to emails for support on anything from visas to interviews.

“Summer of a Lifetime!”

I can't even begin to explain just how amazing my experience was. From the day I hit 'apply', the journey has been incredible and I can't thank Camp America enough for giving me this opportunity. I learned so many new skills, immersed myself in a totally new culture, developed my independence and have met many wonderful people who I value so much and now call best friends. The people I met along the way (kids at camp, fellow camp counsellors and other travellers) and all my experiences have really touched and inspired me in a way I didn't know I could be. Camp America has instilled in me a sense of worth and belonging, it allowed me to get to know myself in a way I simply couldn't at home. If you want to have an unforgettable summer, make amazing new friends and memories, but also want to learn about yourself and develop your own personal skills and qualities, then Camp America is for you! Service Value Quality

“Once in a lifetime experience”

Doing Camp America was the best decision I ever made - it built my confidence, gave me a taste of a different culture and gave me friends for life! The process was easy with help all along the way and I knew I was in good hands from the start. If anyone is questioning whether to apply, don't think and just do it! You will have the best summer ever.

“Best experience EVER”

The Camp America program is absolutely extraordinary. In one summer spent on an American Summer Camp, I made lifelong friends, I grew exponentially as a person, and I had the best time of my life. Camp America made the entire process exceptionally easy. Their customer service is unparalleled, their support from before application to arrival back in the UK is excellent. This is by far the best agency, and the only one I would ever use! Tip for consumers:Add a video to your application! Service Value Quality

“Camp America: Summer of a Lifetime”

Camp America - 2 words that will change your life. Doing Camp America was honestly the best thing I could've done. Waiting anxiously at Heathrow airport, I began to question why I was doing this. But it was honestly so worth it. From day 1 of the application process, Camp America were extremely helpful and made the process so simple. This feeling of reassurance continued throughout the application process and even whilst being in America. The summer will be amazing, and camp will make you a more independent person. Trust me when I say you'll be talking about camp for months afterwards. If you're thinking about doing Camp America, do it. It will be the best decision you ever make.

“By far one of the best experiences I've ever had...”

Camp America is a fantastic cultural exchange programme which gives students or young people a chance to work in the USA for the summer, as well as up to 30 days of travelling thereafter. The CA team make the whole process simple and stress free, enabling students to carry on with their studies or jobs in the run up to summer. CA also organise recruitment fairs which allow applicants to get hired on the spot, whilst also gives applicants a chance to meet their potential employers for the summer. The team are quick to reply to emails and concerns, and are efficient, cooperative and helpful. I would definitely recommend Camp America to anyone thinking of spending their summer working at a summer camp in the US! Tip for consumers:Click the 'download brochure' link to get detailed information of what Camp America can offer. Service Value Quality

“Summer of my life”

There will be more than one cliché in this review but unfortunately it is true! I had the best summer ever, met some incredible people, had a lot of fun and (here comes another) found out a lot more about myself. I cannot recommend it highly enough so if you are thinking about it, just do it!

“Camp America Experience”

In the summer of 2015, I worked on a children's summer camp in Massachussetts USA. I was able to have this experience through the Camp America agency. Camp America are extremely efficient in recruiting as many people as possible to work on summer camas across America. The annual recruitment fairs are an excellent example of this. Any questions or worries I had were quickly answered in the run up to my trip from their London office and also whilst I was in the states, from their Stamford office. They provide everything you will need in terms of paperwork and exceptional advice in terms of preparation for the experience. Camp America is the most reliable agency for recruitment on a summer camp and I encourage everyone to sign up.

“Good experience- but go with another agency”

Im currently completing my last days at a summer camp in Missouri. I have had a positive time. There are obvious negatives to the experience (40 degree heat, barely and time off, and the area camps are situated in is typically the 'middle of nowhere' so it feels very isolating) but anyone who does the appropriate research before signing up should be very aware of these facts. What first timers are typically unaware of is the amount of money Camp America take of your paycheck- particularly in comparison to other agencies (Americamp, BUNAC etc). To put it into numbers, my camp paid me around 4500 dollars this summer (10 weeks work), however after Camp American deductions, this totalled to 1500 (and i booked my own flights). Camp America sorted my insurance (also this is incredibly limited) and placed me with my camp, however I have a very hard time figuring out how this would cost 3000 dollars. Camp America are a for profit agency, and typically capitalise off of young people with little experience or knowledge about working abroad- so little understanding about the extent of money taken from them. Costs prior to arriving in America are also EXTENSIVE. Visa fees around 200, flight costs were around 800, background check 70, additional "agency fees" around 500. Camp America have took around 3600 dollars from me this summer, with very little to show for it. My international camp friends who went with BUNAC or Americamp earnt significantly more than me each paycheck for doing the same role. Camp in America is a very good experience, just go a non-profit agency!x Value

“AVOID ARBUTUS HAYOWENTHA”

I'd avoid Arbutus Hayowentha if I were you. One of my friends had a minor problem with drinking at a campfire, WHILE ON HER TIME OFF She was legal to drink in her home country and didn't expect any problems in the US. She got a ticket for underage drinking in US. No big deal, but the camp director fired her immediately, despite the fact that she wasn't on camp time! No help was offered, she was basically just dismissed in a rural area in northern michigan. By the way, others at the same campfire did not get dismissed. There are clearly favorites from the camp director, and if you end up on her bad side, good luck to you.