Joshua U
The service guide was extremely kind and helpful. So much useful information. I feel confident that my trip is going to be amazing and I am excited to be going to America soon!
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Discover what it’s like to live like a local and become a vital part of the cultural institution that is a Summer Camp in the USA. Summer camps are an American tradition that dates back over 100 years! American parents will send their kids from the ages of about 6-16 to picturesque locations all across the country; to participate in outdoor activities, make friends and have the time of their lives.
These camps may be on a lake, by the beach, in a forest or anywhere else you can think of, and there’s now a camp to suit everyone. All those camps need a wide range of counsellors to take a wide range of kids on a wide range of activities. That’s where you come in! Combine your love of travel, kids and nature by basing yourself at a spectacular summer camp location for your own awesome cultural exchange experience, then head off and travel the land of opportunity afterwards. Feel inspired in the concrete jungle, cruise from coast to coast and tick jaw-dropping landmarks off your bucket list as you embark on a once-in-a-lifetime experience working and travelling abroad.
We offer the complete summer camp counsellor package and, most importantly, score you the perfect camp counselor position. Our team will help you with all the essentials you need to feel that summer loving from J-1 camp counselor visa application & sponsorship, airport transfer & accommodation, a US mobile number with credit, extra accommodation nights to use when you please, 24/7 worldwide support and so much more.
Completely immerse yourself in a new culture, meet lifelong friends and, best of all, break away from your usual routine back home. With the freedom to travel as far and wide as you want after the camp, this trip is perfect for those who want to be more than an average tourist and adventure for longer.
While at times it may seem like you’ll just be running around having fun with your friends, it is actually hard work and you will get paid a stipend by your camp. You will get a minimum of $1600USD for 18-20 year-olds and $1750USD for 21+! You could put that all towards your travels after you’re done at camp!
Travel alone but never lonely with Social! An exclusive social network inside our gWorld app to talk, share & meet-up with other Global Travellers in your region, with a dedicated Community Manager.
Gain access to an ever-growing range of skills & languages to learn before & whilst you travel.
Just in case it’s not clear already, we’re not an employment or recruitment agency. Read more
To qualify for this trip you must meet the following requirements:
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Our Summer Camp in the USA trip is a cultural exchange program backed by the US Government and designed to place you in the perfect summer camp that’s right for you, so you get to experience first hand what it’s like to live in the USA! Every camp will require different skills from their camp counsellors, so what are you good at? Do you want to lead the campers in team sports? Well, kick some goals! Are you a bit of a theatre buff? Well maybe you’ll get to be the theatre instructor, or maybe that's not to be. Our expert team take care of all the stressful essentials you need to get set up overseas; selection of the right summer camp & camp counsellor placement, your J-1 visa application & sponsorship, as well as unparalleled guidance and support on any questions you might have about your summer camp placement in the USA.
Arrive in the USA with the confidence that you are many steps ahead of every other traveller looking to work in a summer camp in the USA. You’ll have more time to focus on you and planning your adventures around the USA! With the hard work already done, you can relax into your summer camp, meet new friends and have a bunch of fun with the campers. Our in-country partner will guide you throughout the entire journey to ensure you feel confident knowing you are in the best hands possible.
When you work in a summer camp in the USA you become more than just a tourist. Spend your time having the summer of your life, while creating lifelong memories for not just your campers, but yourself as well. After an amazing time at camp you’re free to explore the States for a whole month, ticking off those bucket list destinations with your new friends. Embrace a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live and work in the USA in an experience that will stay with you forever!
To qualify for this trip you must meet the visa requirements. You must attend an in-person interview, usually in April, at your nearest capital city (AU, NZ, UK & IE) or at one of our offices, as part of US Government regulations. You may also be required to be vaccinated against Covid-19 to enter this destination at the time of your travel.
Flights, optional travel insurance (your medical insurance is included), visa, criminal background check, souvenirs & spending money.
With over 7,000 summer camps all across America, the types of camps are endless! Here are some of the skills that camps are looking for. If you have some experience in any of the following, you could find yourself coaching or assisting with these activities:
Team Sports
Water Sports
Arts & Crafts
Outdoor Activities
Theater & Music
Other Sports & Activities
As the world’s leading gap-year and “work & travel” company, we offer you the ability to not only choose from a number of awesome experiences all over the world but, we'll be your support system from the very first moment you become a Global Traveller! We provide a premium service that allows you to pick the destination of your dreams, get our visa & pre-departure assistance, book great flights and organise the perfect travel insurance or tours for when you arrive. Plus, we’ll back it all up with some cool and exclusive tech features that are with you the entire time.
As a Global Traveller, you’ll get exclusive access to gWorld, our personalised app where you can keep all of your important documents and trip details in one spot and gain insider access to everything Global. This is where you will find exclusive Marketplace deals for discounts with our brand partners, a unique social network to connect you with other Global Travellers when you’re overseas, access to our Academy with an ever-growing range of skills & languages to learn as you travel, invites to bucket-list side trips with other travellers, local meet-ups and so much more. Think all of your favourite apps merged into one, but like, better?
And it doesn't even stop there. We continue to be there from the moment you land with a dedicated 24/7 emergency team, over 100 staff and ongoing support ensuring that you have the tools you need to feel like a local. That’s why 65,000+ Global Travellers from all over the world have chosen to turn their travel dream into reality with us and we can proudly brag that we’ve got the most & best reviews in the biz!
Covid-19 threw us a curve ball and pretty much halted all travel. This means that we have a backlog of travellers, just like you, who are desperate to get out and explore the world! Global Work & Travel works on a first-in-best-dressed basis. Booking earlier ensures that you don’t miss out on the best intake, season, placements and more! We recommend our travellers take 6-12 months to plan their trip for a reason - to make sure you’ve got everything organised perfectly, stress-free.
As a Global Traveller you’ll get exclusive access to gWorld, our personalised app where you can keep all of your important documents and trip details in one spot and gain insider access to everything Global. This is where you will find exclusive Marketplace Deals, a unique social network to connect you with other like-minded Global Travellers, access to our Academy with an ever-growing range of skills & languages, and so much more. Think all of your favourite apps merged into one, but like, better?
Why not give yourself something to look forward to by booking that trip!
Yes you can! Simply tell your Trip Coordinator after booking that your friend is also going and they can link your profiles. For most of our trips we should be able to have you and your friends placed together or nearby. Meaning that you can live, work, play & travel together!
But wait there's more! Not only can you travel the world with your besties at your side, you can also earn some extra cash towards your own trip just by referring your friends to Global Work & Travel. You can learn more about the great referral rewards program inside your gWorld account once you join.
And for those who decide to go-it-solo, we’ve made it easier to meet other Global Travellers in the same region as you. Just like any other social platform, you’ll be able to interact, share, chat and meet with some really cool people who are doing trips just like you!
If you have to make any changes to your departure date, you’re protected with our Lifetime Deposit Guarantee and our Ultimate Corona Booking Flexibility. With this, we will change your trip dates for free. If this doesn’t fit around you and you can’t go on your trip anymore, we will give you a 100% refund in the form of a Trip Credit with us (See terms). If you’re unable to use it, you can also transfer that credit to someone else for them to put towards any trip too.
If you’re affected by Covid-19 while you’re overseas, you will have all the support you need from our team or partners in-country as well as have access to our 24/7 Global Emergency Line. We recommend travellers purchase Global Travel Cover travel insurance that provides Covid-19 medical protection too.
As border restrictions for countries begin to ease, being fully vaccinated will maximise the number of locations you can visit. So while you are not legally required to be vaccinated, and it’s also not a requirement to travel with us, it will limit some of the countries that you can visit and may make it harder to travel through over the next 12-18 months. We highly recommend our travellers look at the current travel restrictions of their destination, speak with a medical professional or get in touch with our team for travel advice.
Our Ultimate Corona Booking Flexibility means you can change your trip’s start date up to 84* days before departure without incurring any charges when you rebook it for any time (or even any other trip) in the next 2 years from your original start date.
In the event that you want to cancel your booking altogether, if you give us over 84* days notice you can do so with only a 50% cancellation fee. Your refund of the balance will come in the form of a Store Credit which you can put towards booking absolutely anything travel related with your Travel Concierge within the next 2 years!
*Some select trips excluded, including Teach (Spain, Italy & Czech Republic) and USA (Summer Camp, Working Holiday and Hotel Professional), and others as listed in Booking Conditions.
Choose your trip style and destination, and confirm your spot with a deposit. Then, open your gWorld account and celebrate, the hardest part is over and the fun is about to begin.
You’ll be matched with a personal Trip Coordinator who knows all the ins & outs. They’ll guide you through everything we need to do together, so you can leave your worries behind.
We’ll get your tickets in-hand and your transfers ready. Then, our in-country team or partner will have everything prepared for your arrival. It’s now time for the real adventure to start.
Never stress, knowing we’re there with you when you need us with ongoing & unlimited local team support and check-ins. And just in case, we’ve got an emergency team on stand-by, 24/7.
Choose your trip style and destination, and confirm your spot with a deposit. Then, open your gWorld account and celebrate, the hardest part is over and the fun is about to begin.
You’ll be matched with a personal Trip Coordinator who knows all the ins & outs. They’ll guide you through everything we need to do together, so you can leave your worries behind.
We’ll get your tickets in-hand and your transfers ready. Then, our in-country team or partner will have everything prepared for your arrival. It’s now time for the real adventure to start.
Never stress, knowing we’re there with you when you need us with ongoing & unlimited local team support and check-ins. And just in case, we’ve got an emergency team on stand-by, 24/7.
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Know that someone is always ready to assist throughout the journey & they’re only a call, tweet, comment, text or double tap away, 24/7.
With over 10 years in the industry and a team of over 100 passionate pros, you can bet we know our stuff better than anyone else.
We have over 1,200 partners around the globe, so we have access to plenty of exclusive opportunities to make your trip the best it can be.
The unexpected can happen sometimes. Can't travel right now? Swap your trip, gift it or save it for later with our Lifetime Deposit Guarantee.
Know that someone is always ready to assist throughout the journey & they’re only a call, tweet, comment, text or double tap away, 24/7.
With over 10 years in the industry and a team of over 100 passionate pros, you can bet we know our stuff better than anyone else.
We have over 1,200 partners around the globe, so we have access to plenty of exclusive opportunities to make your trip the best it can be.