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Amanda's Story
I had an amazing time at camp, words cannot explain how good it was. As much as I felt homesick at times while at camp, since being home I miss it so much. The kids are just amazing, they look up to you and want to know everything about your life in Australia.
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T-Shirt Competition
Every year all placed applicants are given a Camp America T-Shirt at their pre departure orientation and this year YOU have the chance to design the T-shirt that the placed Australian applicants will be wearing at camp!!
There are a couple of musts within your design, but other than those below you have free artistic reign on your design...
The design MUST only be on the front of the T-Shirt AND Camp America MUST be stated within the design.
All designs must be emailed to info@campamerica.com.au by Monday March 2nd 2010
The winner will be announced on Monday March 16th 2010 and your design will be used as our offical Camp America T-Shirt here in Australia!
[Read all news]What you get
- A pre-arranged job at a US summer camp for 9-12 weeks
- Free accommodation + meals for the duration of your camp job
- 9 weeks pocket money
- Additional payment for extra weeks you work at camp*
- Sponsorship to obtain your J-1 Visa
- Up to 5 months medical insurance
- Assistance applying for your US J-1 Visa
- 24/7 emergency assistance
- Pre-departure orientations around Australia
- Camp America Handbook (plus on-line version)
- International Telephone Card
- Travelex Visa Cash Passport Card
- Camp America T-Shirt
- Exclusive Camp America airfare & travel deals
| Position * | Pocket Money (USD$)** |
|---|---|
Counsellor - 18 years | USD$1,200 |
Counsellor - 19- 20 years | USD$1,500 |
Counsellor - 21 years + | USD$1,575 |
Counsellor - Special Needs | USD$1,300 - $1,675 |
Pocket money additional weeks | USD$200 p/w |
** Pocket money is subject to change. This information is correct as of July 28, 2009. These amounts include the 'Own Transport' subsidy paid to participants arranging their own travel to the USA.
And it's not just about the money! With Camp America you also get the benefits of...
- Travel: As a Camp America participant, you get great travel discounts with our Travel Desk operated by Harvey World Travel.
- Experience: broaden your work experience by developing new skills in areas like communication, time management and leadership! All of these adds countless benefits to your CV!
- Global Network of Friends: Of course, one of the biggest benefits is the people you'll meet at camp - some of who'll become friends (or maybe more!) for life. In addition to Australians you'll meet Counsellors from all corners of the globe.
"I got voted best cabin leader during 3rd session and got voted as 2nd best cabin leader of the summer by the rest of the staff. The best thing was that the girl who came first had been there for 13 years. I feel I achieved alot this summer and can see the skills I've learnt impactng my life already."
Oonagh, UK