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The American Institute for Foreign Study (Australia) Pty Ltd opened its Australian office in 1999 and began offering its Camp America and Au Pair in America programs to young Australians. In 2005, AIFS commenced offering inbound programs and currently facilitates cultural exchange programs for more than 2,000 young people.

9-12 Weeks of

Laughing.

Spray Cheese.

Paint-balling.

Friendships.

S'mores.

2024 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

Use Your Skills to Make a Difference.

Work alongside American and international counsellors and directly with children, instructing or assisting them in a variety of different activities.

Every camp is different so your Camp America experience will be unique to you.

Your story will not only be one to add to your CV. Camp America will give you a camera full of amazing memories that cannot be found on any tour or travel package.

Make Friends From All Over the Globe.

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SOUTH AFRICA
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CANADA
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NEW ZEALAND
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ITaLY
When placed at Camp America you will be placed as either a...

Aka "The All-Rounder"

The Camp Counsellor’s role is to keep their group of campers safe, happy and on schedule. You’ll be helping with activities and setting a positive example for your tribe of campers. If you have a flexible 'have-a-go' attitude, you’ll be perfect in this role.

Aka “The All Action Heroes”

The Advanced Skills Counsellor’s job is to set up, organise and instruct campers in a particular activity. So, if you're skilled in the visual or performing arts, sport, or outdoor recreation, and are a great teacher and mentor, this role could be a great fit for you!

Camp Types

camp america counsellor painting the face of a camper

Day Camps

Day camps do exactly what they say on the tin…offer day-time activities only! Children from the local area spend time at camp during the day, before returning home for the night.

camp america counsellor walking alongside three young campers at a faith based camp

Faith Based Camps

Faith-based camps offer campers from Christian or Jewish backgrounds the best of both worlds - the chance to enjoy all the activities found at traditional camps

three male camp america counsellors smiling sitting on the grass

Speciality Camps

Certain camps we work with have one particular area of interest that they concentrate on such as tennis, gymnastics, drama or circus skills!

group of five camp america counsellors at a girl scouts camp

Girl Scout Camps

Words like ‘rustic’ and ‘back to basics’ are often used when talking about Girl Scout camps, but really these don’t sum up the philosophy of this camp type.

group of three campers at an underprivileged camp

Underprivileged Camps

Each year thousands of children from urban, low-income or even homeless backgrounds in the U.S. get the chance to spend a couple of weeks at camp.

large group photo of camp america special needs counsellors and campers

Special Needs Camps

Anyone who has volunteered before will tell you that the feeling you get when you know you’re truly helping someone is unrivalled.

large group photo of camp america special needs counsellors and campers

Special Needs Camps

Anyone who has volunteered before will tell you that the feeling you get when you know you’re truly helping someone is unrivalled.

male camp america counsellor at an agency camp

Agency & Non-Profit Camps

Agency/non-profit camps offer a chance for a truly unique and rewarding experience. Generally agencies are charitable.

two camp america counsellors by the lake at a private camp

Private & Independent Camps

Private camps are the flagships of the great American summer camp tradition. Many have been around a long, long time.

Camp Types

camp america counsellor painting the face of a camper

Day Camps

Day camps do exactly what they say on the tin…offer day-time activities only! Children from the local area spend time at camp during the day, before returning home for the night.

camp america counsellor walking alongside three young campers at a faith based camp

Faith Based Camps

Faith-based camps offer campers from Christian or Jewish backgrounds the best of both worlds - the chance to enjoy all the activities found at traditional camps

three male camp america counsellors smiling sitting on the grass

Speciality Camps

Certain camps we work with have one particular area of interest that they concentrate on such as tennis, gymnastics, drama or circus skills!

group of five camp america counsellors at a girl scouts camp

Girl Scout Camps

Words like ‘rustic’ and ‘back to basics’ are often used when talking about Girl Scout camps, but really these don’t sum up the philosophy of this camp type.

group of three campers at an underprivileged camp

Underprivileged Camps

Each year thousands of children from urban, low-income or even homeless backgrounds in the U.S. get the chance to spend a couple of weeks at camp.

large group photo of camp america special needs counsellors and campers

Special Needs Camps

Anyone who has volunteered before will tell you that the feeling you get when you know you’re truly helping someone is unrivalled.

male camp america counsellor at an agency camp

Agency & Non-Profit Camps

Agency/non-profit camps offer a chance for a truly unique and rewarding experience. Generally agencies are charitable.

two camp america counsellors by the lake at a private camp

Private & Independent Camps

Private camps are the flagships of the great American summer camp tradition. Many have been around a long, long time.

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