SKILLS REQUIRED:

So, you want to work at a camp in America, but dont want to teach or live with kids or
perhaps you just dont fancy the role of a counsellor. Wellfear not! We might just have
the role for you!

By working behind the scenes as Support Staff you can take on one of the following roles
below:
Cleaning Staff
Kitchen Staff
Laundry Staff
Office Staff
General Maintenance

Advantages of being Support Staff
You receive more time off.
Get to enjoy the fun and frolics of camp life without the responsibilities of looking
after kids.
Work as part of a close team.
Independent living quarters away from the kids and camp counsellors.
Eligibility
To be considered as support staff, you have to be a student. This will vary on a person to
person basis depending on when you finish your studies, so get in touch with us first before
filling out our application.

You will also need to be at least 18 years old on June 1st 2015.

Did you know?
Support staff roles mean that you have most evenings off to enjoy everything America has
to offer!

What You Get
As well as having an unforgettable summer in America, there are a number of benefits to
becoming an AmeriCamper!


SALARY At least $1650 salary guaranteed.
PLACEMENT Placement at one of the best camps in America.
FOOD All meals covered whilst you work at camp.
HOME Free accommodation for the duration of your camp placement.
HEALTH Comprehensive medical insurance for the full duration of your camp
contract.
HELP 24 hour helpline in the USA if you have any problems.
VISA Guidance and sponsorship for your J1 visa and cultural exchange permits.
FLIGHTS Flight flexibility and Discounted Flights.
TRAVEL Once you have completed your placement you have the option to travel
before you return home!
SUPPORT Full support throughout the application process.

As an AmeriCamper, (voted the best Summer Camp Organisation by Save The Student 2011,
2012, 2013 and 2014) you will get access to a number of other benefits!

More money overall with us than other organisations (email us for a complete
breakdown of AmeriCamp against other organisations, you might be shocked!)
Work opportunities in your following completion of summer camp placement!
Personal help with your application at our AmeriCamp HQ in Manchester if you
require it.
Brilliant personal customer service.
Fun Orientations, we will make sure you are fully prepared to camp and introduce
you to people going to the same camp.
Flexible interview process We can even interview you over Skype!
Free Biscuits.
Free T-Shirt.
A great tan!
Discounted hoodies and t-shirts.
Discounts with companies such as Camp Canada, AusJob. ThaiJobs,
SouthAfricaVolunteers and Invasion
Great addition to your CV.
Invitations to AmeriCamp reunions and events.
Friendships that will last forever all around the world.
Fantastic work experience.
Memories that will last a lifetime

We see our AmeriCampers as a community and will make sure you are happy throughout the
whole process and into the future.

Did you know?

There are 125 drinking fountains in Central Park, New York City!





AmeriCamp Program Costs

Stage 1: 49 If you are successful in obtaining an interview with us after you
completed your application in full then we ask you to pay a stage one
cost of 49. This goes towards the overall total 249 on placement
and has to be paid before being interviewed by one of the amazing
AmeriCamp team. This stage one fee is used in order to show your
commitment to taking part in the AmeriCamp programme. Please
note that this is non-refundable.
Stage 2: 60 Once you have completed your interview, your interviewer will write
up your interview notes and attach them to your application. After
this has happened you will be asked to pay the Stage 2 cost of 60
and also complete all three references and your application video.
Once all of this has been done your application will then circulate to
over 900 camp directors in the US who are actively seeking amazing
staff for this summer! When a Camp likes the look of your
application you will go on what is called review which you will be
able to see on your Footprints account. You may be asked to have a
Skype or Phone call with the camp director or you may get Placed
straight away, this all depends on the camp director and your skill
set. Failing that you will be invited to a camp fair in January in Leeds
or London.
Stage 3: 140 Upon placement at a camp you will be asked to pay the final stage
three payment of 149, this has to be paid within 10 days of you
confirming this placement. This covers securing your placement,
sponsorship of your visa and your medical insurance for the duration
of your stay at camp.

Total: 249


What third party costs do I have to pay?

Criminal
Record
check(CRB)
45.86 A CRB check must be carried out and done via
AmeiCamp. If you have previously worked in a
Child-work environment you may already have one, but
unfortunately it must be valid for Summer 2015 and
have been completed via AmeriCamp.
Visa 134 An Interview at the US Embassy in London is required
to secure your visa to work in the USA. You will also be
responsible for travel down to the embassy on your
interview day.
Medical 0-40 To Complete your medical form to work at camp you
will need a medical check from your GP. This will
include a list of vaccinations and immunisations.

Flights Approximately
450-550
We will help you with the booking of your flight, and
provide discounts through our partners Flight Centre.
You have flexibility in booking your own flights,

meaning you can plan to fly onto or home from
different destinations.


Whether it be over the phone, over Facebook, over Twitter or if you want to pop into
AmeriCamp HQ for a chat and a cuppa to discuss this in more detail we are always here to
help.

Did you know?

AmeriCamp have the cheapest fees in the entire industry! We love a great deal, we know
you will too!

Application Process

Welcome to our 3-step application process, we have kept it as simple as possible whilst
ensuring you have the necessary information to make your application as strong as possible.
Its as easy of eating a free biscuit.



Stage One Applying!

We know the application form may look long and daunting but dont worry, take your time
and write it properly, remember you are still applying for a job. Its as easy as eating a free
biscuit!

Application

First you must rank your skills in order of experience starting with your strongest.
Explain how you see yourself transferring your skill into a camp environment. If you
have experience teaching this skill then great! Tell us about it, how long have you
done it for? Have you taught individuals or groups? What level have you played and
taught? What ages were the children? The more information you include the better.
Make sure you write a strong personal statement, this is your opportunity to tell
camp directors and the AmeriCamp team exactly why you should go to camp,
describe your personality, your strengths and any other attributes that would make
you the ideal candidate for camp.

Interview

Once you are happy with your application submit it and the crazy but friendly people
at AmeriCamp HQ will review it and then get in touch with you.
To make things as easy and cost effective for you we can interview you through one
of 3 options, you can A: come down to the AmeriCamp HQ in Manchester and meet
our great office staff. B: Meet one of our amazing campus mangers at numerous
universities across the UK, they have all been to camp and have plenty of stories to
tell. Finally C: we can interview via Skype on evenings and weekends, you dont even
need to leave your house.
Your interviewer will talk through your application, highlight your strengths and make
sure your skills are relevant to camp, they will remain your key contact throughout
the application process and will help you with any questions you may have. After your
interview your interviewer may give you a list of recommendations to work on and in
the meantime they will write your interview report that will go alongside your
application.

Stage Two- Video, References, Camps Fairs and Transiting You Application to the US Office
Once your interview report has been written, and we have received your references and
YouTube then it is time for your application to become live and start circulating around to
camp directors.

You will need to pay the 60 stage 2 fees within 2 weeks of receiving your
confirmation email, the longer you leave it the less time you give yourself to be
placed. The Stage 2 fees are fully refundable should you not get placed.
Be prepared for camp directors to get in touch, make sure you have a Skype account
set up as they may wish to interview you further. Remember you are applying for a
job, be friendly, professional and treat the camp director with respect.
Each year we have camp fairs, where you can meet Camp Director face to face and
get #plACed. If you want to be placed with a friend it is best to attend a camp fair
and interview together.




Application Video

This is an essential part of your application; camp directors will not consider an
application without one. Try and make your video creative and fun and show off the
skills that you have explained in your application form. We recommend that your
video is between 1-2 minutes long, includes a brief introduction section then progress
to your skills, you can also include a photo show reel. Title your video with your name
and AmeriCamp 2015. If you prefer not to post it live on YouTube then you can send
us a private link.

References

You need to get 3 references to complete your application and we have a reference
forms available for you to use online. Your references need to come from a
professional source so teachers, coaches, employers. They cannot come from family
or friends and must contain active contact details to enable us to verify the
reference.

Stage Three Placement and Visa

You have been #plACed! Congratulations, the countdown to the summer of a lifetime can
officially begin, heres what to do next.

Pay the remaining balance of 140 within 2 weeks of securing your place, failure to
do this may result in you loosing your place, if you are having problems give us a call,
we are here to help!
Make sure your passport is in date and has at least 12 months left on it; ensure your
personal details are written EXACTLY as they are stated on your passport. Failure to
do so WILL cause problems.
CRB Check
Apply for your CRB check, it must be done via AmeriCamp. You will need to
undergo further background checks if you already have a criminal record.
Health Check
Make sure you attend your local doctors to obtain a medical check; this is
required to ensure you are completely covered by our visa sponsors insurance
policy. If you have any outstanding medical problems please contact us directly
for a range of options.
Embassy Appointment
Be aware of the dates of the US embassy J1 dates, you will be sent an
information pack with everything you need to know, but make sure you can
attend!
Sort Flights
We will put you in contact with our flight partners who will help arrange a
flight for you. They can also ensure you get a flexible ticket should you need
to change your dates for any reason.
Orientation
Make sure you are available to attend an AmeriCamp orientation, this is a
legal requirement and you must attend. We will be running events each month
so ensure you name is down! (Or else you arent getting on that plane!)

VISA PROCESS:

In order to work in America during the summer it is requirement for participants to have a
J-1 Visa. AmeriCamp will provide the necessary DS-2019 form (Certificate of Eligibility)
which is required to apply for a J-1 visa for placed applicants. Additional forms are supplied
via the website of the US Embassy of London and AmeriCamp provides all applicants with
detailed instructions on the Footprints Application System, which offers a step-by-step help
guide throughout the entire visa application. We are also available on 0161 312 3640 and
also email at info@americamp.co.uk if any further assistance is needed.
You will be required to attend a personal interview at their local US Embassy (in the UK, this
will be at either the US Embassy in London or the Consulate Generals Office in Belfast) and
it should be noted that this could take a couple of hours to attend and any costs of travel to
and from the Embassy is your responsibility. AmeriCamp staff will be situated outside the
Embassy, on what we call J1-Days, to provide additional support to you and make sure
that you are fully prepared for their interview. The vast majority of our applicants have
their Embassy appointment on a J1-Day and so have our support throughout the day.
Did you know?
On average over 60,000 people fly over the US every hour?
Placement
AmeriCamp work with over 900 US Summer Camps that are located across the entire US,
from New York on the East Coast to California on the West Coast and even one camp in
Alaska!
Participants are expected to complete a placement that will last for a minimum of 9 weeks
(11 weeks for day camps). Whilst on a camp, participants are answerable to the Camp
Director. It should be noted that camps in the US often have very strict rules and regulations
regarding areas such as curfews, alcohol, smoking and behaviour towards campers and
staff. Participants should expect to be asked to leave camp if they break camp rules. Being
fired is not a pleasant experience and to minimise the disruption on camp it should be
understood that following a firing participants may be asked to leave camp immediately.
AmeriCamp will then work with the participant regarding the situation and if needs be
investigate the matter further.

Upon being hired at a camp, applicants will receive a camp contract including all of the
duties and their role which they are expected to fulfil during their 9 week placement (11
weeks for day camp).

Did you know?

The highest city in the United States is Leadville, Colorado at a whopping (10,200 feet!)