Have Specialised Skills?

Earn More with Premium Camp Skills

Earn and experience more with AmeriCamp Premium for camp counsellors with specialised skills and certifications.

The Premium Camp Advantage

What You Get

Earn $2,350 USD or More!

Have special skills? Earn at least $2,350 USD as a Premium Camp counsellor.

Benefit Comparison

Premium Benefits
Standard Benefits
Guaranteed minimum salary
$2,350 USD
$2,250 USD
Priority Access to our in-person Camp Fairs
Exclusive Premium online hiring events
Camp interview within one week of going live
Placement Guaranteed
Top-tier coaching equipment and facilities

But That's Not All

In addition to higher pay, you'll receive all the incredible benefits of our program.

Accommodation

FREE accommodation is included for the duration of your camp.

Meals Included

Don't go hungry with meals included throughout 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.

J-1 Visa Sponsorship

Sponsorship of your J-1 Visa. AmeriCamp is an official BridgeUSA J-1 Visa sponsor.

30 Days for Travel

Up to 30 days of travel included on your visa after completing your camp placement.

Exclusive Camp Fairs

Receive guidance throughout your application and placement process. Meet multiple Camp Directors at exclusive hiring fairs.

Top-Rated Support

Rated best summer camp in America for our quality customer support. 24-hour emergency helpline in the USA.

Activity Types & Qualifications

Premium Roles, Premium Wages

Our Premium Program roles allow for you to step into a more advanced role, below you will find the most requested positions from camps along with the level of qualification and experience required to be eligible for the Premium Program. We are continuing to grow this program and will add new Premium positions throughout the year.

Applicants must be 19+ and certificates must be dated within 12-18 months or significant recent experience.

Water Sports

Paddlesports

Qualifications

BSUPA Level 1 Instructor, British Canoeing Paddlesport Instructor, SUP Instructor, Sea Cadets Level 2, or equivalent

Experience

3-5 years experience at a club or university level.

Powerboat Driving

Qualifications

RYA Level 2 Powerboat, SBDA (Ski Boat Driver Award), ICC or equivalent.

Experience

3+ years experience boat driving.

Age Requirement

Some camps require 21+ year olds.

Sailing

Qualifications

RYA Qualifications Intermediate + / RYA Dinghy Instructor / RYA Dinghy Sailing Level 2+.

Experience

3+ years coaching sailing and/or 5+ years sailing at club or university level.

Waterskiing & Wakeboarding

Qualifications

British Water-ski Coaching Award Level 1+ / BWCA Level 2 - Cable Wakeboard Coach.

Experience

3+ years coaching waterski/wakeboarding and/or 5+ years experience in activity at club or university level.

Sports

Golf

Qualifications

1+ years coaching and/or 3+ years experience in activity at club or university level.

Experience

Demonstrated understanding of golf rules, techniques, and strategies, including proper swing mechanics, putting techniques, and course management skills.

Gymnastics

Qualifications

British Gymnastics Level 1+ / General Gymnastics & Trampoline Gymnastics.

Experience

3 years working at the coaching level and / or 5 years experience in gymnastics with apparatus at the university or club level.

Tennis

Qualifications

LTA Level 1+ / PTR Qualification - Formal coaching is required.

Experience

3+ years coaching and/or 5+ years playing tennis at club or university level.

Age Requirement

19+ years old.

Equestrian

Qualifications

British Horse Society Gold / BHSAI / Pony Club C+ or demonstrate extensive experience through a proven history of owning / loaning and providing care for your own horses.

Experience

3-5 years at a club or university level with teaching experience.

Outdoor Adventure

Qualifications

Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Skills and Activities for Sport and Active Leisure/Outdoor, Sports Adventure certification, Climbing Instructor certification, Archery Instructor Certification.

Experience

3-5 years at a club or university level or 2+ years working as an outdoor instructor.

Creative & Arts

Fine Art

Qualifications

Hold a Degree or studying Fine Art, Pottery or Ceramics with the ability to teach techniques.

Experience

3+ years.

Media

Qualifications

Hold a Degree or studying photography, videography, digital media, film & cameras or have 2+ years of industry work.

Experience

3-5 years experience or 2+ years of industry work.

Age Requirement

19+ years old.

Circus

Qualifications

Skills to teach include: Silks, Hammocks, Lyra, Spanish Web, Rolla Bolla, along with Static, Single, Double, and Triple Trapeze.

Experience

3+ years in activity | 2+ years teaching, degree or certification.

And More!

Other Premium Skills

Qualifications

Do you have a coaching qualification in a sport not listed or a degree in something that you could teach at camp?

We'd love to hear from you!

Email AmeriCamp's Premium Camp Manager at Jen@americamp.co.uk

Premium Roles in Action

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Orientation week at summer camp
🏕️ Day in the Life Premium
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Orientation Day 🔥
4th July at Summer Camp
⭐ Teaching Your Passion
Australian student enjoying paddle boarding activities at a USA summer camp for AmeriCamp.
What Qualifications Do You Need?

You'll Get to Spend Around 9-12 weeks Working in the USA!

Most placements are from June to mid-August. If you’re free from May to late August, then even better!

The more flexible you are with your dates, the more camps there are to view your application. The latest start date that we can accept is June 18th, so please be mindful of this when signing up!

Camp Locations

100's of Camps Across the USA

We work with hundreds of camps all across the USA so you could be staying anywhere. We'll work with you during the application process to find your perfect camp location.

Trusted by Hundreds of Camps in the USA

Customer Testimonials

Hear it From AmeriCampers Themselves

I loved that camp so much and have made friends for life, experienced different cultures and bonded with the children. I can’t wait to go back next year!
AmeriCamp camp counsellors
Chiara
Camp Counsellor
I had the best experience doing Americamp! They were so helpful in getting me placed through their online hiring system, as well as answering any questions that I may have had.
AmeriCamp camp counsellors
Ellora
Camp Counsellor
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!
Hettie
Camp Counsellor
They walked me step-by-step through the process, explaining everything, and their hiring portal paired me with a camp that I love. And now I’m in America on an amazing summer camp!
Luca
Camp Counsellor
I had the most amazing summer of my life supported by AmeriCamp they were so informative and helped me through the whole process. Would recommend to anyone!
Sarah
Camp Counsellor
Americamp is the Best company to go with they make your process so easy and enjoyable. Not only that they also go above and beyond to make sure your 100% ready for a life changing experience.
AmeriCamp camp counsellors
Sam
Camp Counsellor
Americamp are an incredible agency to go through for those wanting to go to camp!! Brilliant communication throughout the whole process and really helpful.
AmeriCamp camp counsellors
Holly
Camp Counsellor
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