Program Overview
(Work Over Summer Vacation) | Criteria to Apply
Opportunities
and Beyond Camp Counselor Program allows foreign national to
work at US Summer Camps as Camp Counselors for up to four
months during the US summer camp season. These Camp
Counselors work alongside of US staff members and provide
additional skill set to teach campers and also a wonderful
international feel to the overall camp experience.
Coordination
Regulatory Filing
Opportunities and Beyond offers several Camp Counselor options. We work closely with each of our camps and Participants.
Returning staff members will find our information portal to be the simplest and most cost effective method of reapplying for a new visa. Camps and counselors looking for a match will find our portal matching system to offer a complete solution to finding and placing top notch international staff members.
Recruiting
Opportunities and Beyond is partnered with numerous recruiting groups from around the world. Our unique partnership agreements mean that camps have access to wide variety of countries, with staff offering many different skill sets. Without ever leaving the office, Camp Directors can review resumes, pictures and video clips of interested staff who are applying specifically to their jobs - not just looking to be placed at the first open slot. This method creates a much clearer set of expectations and removes uncertainty, creating a much easier transition to camp.
Travel Coordination
Flights
Opportunities and Beyond works with you and our international staff and recruiters to coordinate the arrival and departure dates and expectations based on your needs and program requirements. We outline specific arrival windows and work with you to ensure arrivals are optimized to your convenience.
Additional Program Information
Employment Opportunities
Participants in the Camp Counselor program are allowed to work only at US summer camps as a camp counselor.
Eligibility:
Camp Counselors must be at least 18 years of age, posses a strong desire to work with children and have one or more teachable skills.
Program Duration:
The term of employment and/or the internship may not exceed the four-month program duration, and must be completed during the student's summer vacation. Additionally, participants are permitted to enter the US up to 30 days before employment begins and may stay to travel up to 30 days after employment ends. HOWEVER, participants are limited to the total amount of time that they are officially on summer break from the university.
Visa Requirements:
All participants must obtain a J-1 visa through the US embassy. Opportunities and Beyond provides the sponsorship necessary in order to apply for the J-1 visa. (Canadian citizens need only the proof of sponsorship documentation and do not need to schedule an embassy interview). Opportunities and Beyond will provide specific details and assistance.
Additional Requirements:
All participants must also have the following:
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~ Travel/Medical Insurance
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~ Background Screening
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~ Round-trip Airfare
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~ Accessible funds