Community Picks
Carolyn
“I used T-Mobile or specifically mint mobile, for the great coverage and affordable fees for unlimited”
Charlie
“The Mint Mobile eSim was a good option for the summer as the coverage was always fantastic and you had a three month option deal which included unlimited data, texts and calls”
Hayden
“Wise is unbelievably useful and would highly recommend, cash is also always useful”
Sophie
"I seen so many people from past years using mint mobile for their camp experience”
Carmela
“Mint mobile with a esim it was cheap and Good"
Isabella
“My camp deposits our pay into Wise so it works the best for me!”
Mint Mobile
One of the most recommended phone providers from our returner community. Affordable plans, easy eSIM setup and reliable coverage throughout the USA.
Use code 15OFF to get 5GB for just $10/month. Offer ends 23 June.
Wise Money Transfers
One of the most recommended money apps from our returner community. Get US account details before you travel, manage multiple currencies with ease, and spend confidently throughout your summer in the USA.
Free physical card or £1,000 fee-free transfer.
31.07.26
You Planned a ME Summer. You Left with a WE Summer.
You spend months thinking about what you'll get from a summer at camp. The travel. The adventure. The experience. But somewhere along the way, it stops being about you. This is the story of how a ME summer quietly becomes a WE summer - and why the people you meet will always be the best part of Camp America.
21.07.26
How Productive Is Your Summer Looking?
What will you have to show for your summer? Beyond the memories, Camp America helps you build confidence, independence and real-world skills that employers value. Here's why one summer can make a lasting impact.
02.07.26
How Summer Camp Jobs Build Career Skills in 2026
Thinking about working at an American summer camp? Discover how summer camp jobs help build communication, leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills, while providing valuable work experience that can strengthen your CV and support future career opportunities.
26.06.26
The World Is Finally Meeting the America We've Known for Over 50 Years
The World Cup has reminded us of a side of America we've been lucky enough to experience for more than 50 years. Discover why Camp America is about far more than spending a summer in the USA - it's about the people, the friendships and the unforgettable welcome that keeps participants coming back.
23.06.26
More Than a Summer Job: 56% of Camp America Alumni Say It Influenced Their Career
Most people join Camp America for the adventure. But the impact often lasts far beyond a single summer. We surveyed more than 250 former participants to understand how their experience shaped their confidence, skills and careers. The results reveal a powerful link between camp and employability, with more than half of alumni saying Camp America influenced their career choices and many highlighting gains in communication, leadership, resilience and teamwork.
18.06.26
Graduate Job AI Will Never Replace - And Why More Smart Young People Are Choosing It
In a world where AI is speeding up, young people are slowing down - choosing human connection, real responsibility, and life-changing growth. Here’s why Camp America is becoming the smartest first step for today's graduates.
10.06.26
How Camp America Participants Manage Their Money in the USA
From receiving camp pay to travelling after camp, discover the money apps, banks and payment methods most recommended by returning participants.
10.06.26
What Phone Providers Do Camp America Participants Recommend?
We asked returning participants which mobile providers, eSIMs and phone plans they actually used during their summer in the USA. Here's what they recommended.
