Interested in the idea of working as a camp counsellor? Apply to work at a summer camp! This is one of the best summer jobs in the world and there are thousands of camps located in North America, Europe and worldwide which hire international staff. Popular places to apply include the USA, Canada, France, Spain and the UK.
Latest Camp Jobs
These companies are hiring summer camp staff now:
Work Play USA
Apply to work in the USA this summer with the most affordable summer camp agency. Meals, accommodation and medical insurance included. Meet new people and travel the States after camp for up to 30 days.
InterExchange
Work at a U.S. summer camp with InterExchange and experience the American outdoors. Working at a camp in America might just be the most fun and exciting summer job you’ll ever have!
Top Reasons to Work at a Summer Camp
Keen to work abroad this summer? These are some reasons to apply at a camp:
• Meet other staff from all over the world
• Get paid to have fun!
• Enjoy working outdoors and taking part in sports activities
• Go sightseeing in your spare time
Requirements
All International applicants wanting to work at a camp generally must be:
• Aged 18 and over although for some worldwide destinations criteria is less strict and some camps hire 16 and 17 year olds.
• Either a student, teacher, youth worker, or capable of leading a specialized skill at camp.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.
• Comfortable working with children.
Summer Camp Jobs in North America
There are thousands of summer camps located in the USA and Canada, this is a real American tradition and an industry which hires thousands of staff every year. If you are applying from overseas there are agencies like Camp America and InterExchange which can help you to secure a visa and job placement. If you live in the USA or Canada you can find camps is almost every state than hire new staff every summer.
Summer Camp Jobs in Europe
There are highly rated summer camps located throughout Europe with thousands of children attending every summer. Companies hire staff to work throughout the continent with most camps having an emphasis on fun, sport, education and learning.
Companies hiring summer camp counselor in Europe include:
Camp California
Camp California is located on the Adriatic sea in the small coastal village of Pakoštane, just 30 minutes from Zadar and 2 hours from Split. Camp California are hiring cabin counselors, activity instructors, admin and support staff.
Young Austria Summer Camps
Work as a camp activity leader or teacher in Austria with Young Austria Summer Camps.
FOKUS Camps
FOKUS Camps offer immersive English and activities camp program for 8 – 16 year olds in beautiful locations in Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg and Hesse. FOKIS hire camp counsellors to work during Easter (March/April), Pentacost (June), Summer (August) and Fall (November) holidays.
Choices International
Choices International provide exciting residential summer camps for children from all over the world aged 9 to 17. Jobs are available in London, Manchester, Dublin, Madrid, Majorca and Alicante. Positions include centre manager, director of studies, coordinator of activities, English language teachers, Spanish language teachers, activity instructor (football, golf and dance) and administration.
Camp ROMANIA
Camp ROMANIA is a European summer & winter educational experience for children and teens from Romania, hiring camp counsellors.
Funtech
Get the perfect job this summer. We are looking for upbeat, enthusiastic undergraduates with a can-do attitude and expertise in a programming language to join our team of summer camp tech tutors. Computing undergraduates wanted this summer for locations in London, Tonbridge & Maidenhead.
Village Camps
Village Camps offers activity and adventure camps, performing arts, dance, stem robotics and coding, surf, football, tennis, leadership, and a selection of language camps in Portugal, Austria and Switzerland. Village Camps recruit summer camp employees and also have jobs all-year round for our outdoor education programmes.
Summer Camp Jobs in Asia
Are you open to a totally new experience? You could take a TEFL course and apply for English teaching jobs in Asia. A lot of employers offer summer language camps which are usually a lot of fun where you can help students learn.
Summer Camp Jobs in Africa
Are you looking for a life changing experience? Some international operators offer voluntary work in Africa including summer camp placements where you can coach sports and help children learn. This is one of the best gap year jobs – it can be a really eye opening experience.