Earn $2,250 USD on the Ultimate American Summer Camp Experience

We provide the best recruitment experience to work as a camp counsellor in the USA.

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Australian student enjoying water sports at AmeriCamp summer camp in USA.

Australian students at a USA summer camp enjoying outdoor group activities.

Australian students socializing around a campfire at AmeriCamp AU summer camp in USA.

Americamp participants enjoying an outdoor nature hike at summer camp in the USA.

Lake setting at AmeriCamp AU summer camp in USA for Australians.

Australian students at a USA summer camp campfire, enjoying cultural exchange.

Australian student learning photography skills at AmeriCamp summer camp in the USA.

Australian students with camp counselors coaching gymnastics at a USA summer camp.

Students socializing after canoe activity at AmeriCamp AU summer camp in USA for Australians.

Cam counselor teaching skateboarding activity at AmeriCamp AU summer camp in USA for Australians.

Australian students at AmeriCamp AU summer camp in USA

Why AmeriCamp

Live Your Best Life at Camp

Spend Summer
Working at Camp

Coach your favourite sport or hobby, or work as a general camp counsellor for 9-12 weeks over the summer.

Group event of Australian AmeriCamp participants at summer camp in USA

Unforgettable
Adventures

Create memories and friendships to last a lifetime. Travel around America for up to 30 days after your camp placement finishes.

Zip line outdoor activities AmeriCamp AU summer camp in USA

Unleash Your
Potential

Step out of your comfort zone and embrace new challenges, gain valuable work experience, and enhance your CV.

About the Program

The Camp Counsellor Program

Get Placed with Your Perfect Summer Camp

What's included:

Earn $2,250 USD or More

We guarantee a salary of at least $2,250 USD for your time at camp.

Accommodation

FREE accommodation is included for the duration of your camp.

Meals Included

Don't go hungry with meals included during your time at camp!

Medical Insurance

Comprehensive medical insurance, plus post-Camp travel coverage for 30 days.

Incredible Camps

Get placed at one of the best camps in the USA. A great addition to your CV.

Award Winning Support

Rated best summer camp in America for our quality customer support.

About Cost & Benefits

The Experience

What Your Summer Camp Experience Will Be Like?

Each year, we send thousands of AmeriCampers on the summer of a lifetime.

Start your Experience of a Lifetime

Apply for Summer 2026 Today!

Start for FREE

Begin your application today for free.

Apply Today Risk Free

No fees until accepted on to the program.

Industry Leading Placement

Get placed at one of the best camps in the USA.

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Join the Americamp Community

What Memories Will You Create?

Join thousands of camp AmeriCamp counsellors for the best summer camp experience in the USA!

Selfie by the water with Australian students at AmeriCamp AU summer camp in USA

Students having fun at a sports event at AmeriCamp AU summer camp in USA

Australian students celebrating together at AmeriCamp AU summer camp in USA.

Lake activities at AmeriCamp AU summer camp in USA

Australians bonding at a music show at AmeriCamp AU summer camp in USA.

Like guard camp counselor by the pool at AmeriCamp AU summer camp in USA.

A group of friends bonding on the beach at AmeriCamp AU summer camp in USA.

Australian students preparing for outdoor activities at AmeriCamp AU summer camp in USA.

Customer Testimonials

Hear it From AmeriCampers Themselves

I would recommend them to any first timers!

AmeriCamp is amazing, their team are so personal and super friendly! They helped the process become smooth and easy. They have really got me excited about my summer camp experience, and I would recommend them to any first-timers!

Liam

Camp Counsellor

Partcipant's bring diversity, culture, and understanding!

Camp HI4Y loves working with AmeriCamp - their participants bring so much value to our camp, from new culture and amazing stories to understanding and open-mindedness.

Chelsea

Director of Camp Services

One of the most rewarding jobs in the world!

I worked as a general counsellor at an amazing Special Needs Camp in Iowa. It was an opportunity to help other people while having the best summer and experience a different country!

Sophie

Special Needs Camp Counsellor

AmeriCamp always provides us with high quality staff

Camps Airy & Louise love working with AmeriCamp for 3 simple reasons - they are organized, they are prompt and clear with all communication, and most importantly they provide us with quality staff.

Jaci & Zac

Assistant Camp Directors

I can't recommend the AmeriCamp Experience enough!

I had dreams of going traveling, getting a bit of work experience, and being somewhere hot...it seemed a great way to do all of those things at the same time!