| Can't decide between being a counselor at summer | | | | classes. These programs often hire U.S. citizens as |
| camp and going abroad? You can do both by finding a | | | | both counselors and English instructors. |
| job as a summer camp counselor overseas. Many | | | | Countries like Canada offer a similar range of summer |
| programs offer opportunities for U.S. workers to go | | | | camp programs to the U.S., including both traditional |
| abroad and for international workers to work at | | | | summer camps and more specialized camps for |
| American summer camps. The latter is especially | | | | drama, sports, and other activities. |
| popular as many camps in the U.S. cannot find enough | | | | How to Find an Overseas Summer Camp Job - |
| American workers. | | | | Overseas summer camp jobs can be tricky to find, |
| Why Work in a Summer Camp Abroad? Working in a | | | | especially since not all have their own websites like |
| summer camp abroad gives you a chance to meet | | | | most U.S. summer camps. It is often easiest to go |
| people from all over the world, experience a new | | | | through an organization that helps U.S. citizens find |
| culture, and perhaps learn a new language. Programs | | | | summer camp jobs abroad. These programs help |
| often allow for a month of travel after the camp | | | | match you with a camp and facilitate your paperwork. |
| season ends. | | | | Overseas summer job sites offer some listings, or you |
| Some programs partner with U.S. universities to offer | | | | can try an Internet search for "overseas camp |
| college credit to counselors from the U.S. | | | | counselor jobs." If you are in college, your study abroad |
| What Countries Offer Summer Camps? While | | | | office or career center may offer directories of |
| summer camps are not as popular in much of the | | | | overseas summer job programs that include camp |
| world as they are in the U.S., they are becoming | | | | jobs. |
| increasingly popular in Canada. Summer camps for | | | | Landing Your Overseas Summer Camp Job - First |
| children are also popular in Russia and Eastern Europe. | | | | Aid, CPR, Wilderness First Responder, and SCUBA |
| Other countries also offer summer camp programs, | | | | certification are all useful credentials that can help your |
| although they are not as popular. | | | | application be more competitive. Some camps look for |
| Wilderness trips are very popular in many countries, | | | | sailing experience or language skills, and previous |
| including Australia, Costa Rica, France, Spain, Brazil, | | | | outdoor and teen leadership experience is always |
| Greece, and many others. These programs often hire | | | | helpful. |
| trip leaders from the U.S., and may serve either | | | | A patient, outgoing personality is crucial. More than |
| traveling American children and teens or international | | | | most jobs, landing a job as a camp counselor depends |
| participants. | | | | on your ability to be friendly and cheerful, even while |
| What to Expect at Your Overseas Summer Camp | | | | working long hours and handling large groups of |
| Job - Many summer camps abroad, particularly in | | | | children. |
| Russia and Eastern Europe, resemble traditional | | | | If you can demonstrate previous experience working |
| American summer camps. They are often in rural | | | | with children, particularly in an outdoor setting, it will help |
| settings and emphasize activities like horseback riding, | | | | your application. Experience leading tours or otherwise |
| hiking, and canoeing. Some programs may also have a | | | | working with the public is also helpful. |
| (usually American) cultural component or offer English | | | | |