Camp America places UK students in structured 8–10 week supervised work placements in the USA, based at accredited summer camps.
Students live and work on-site, supporting children alongside staff from around the world.
It’s immersive. It’s responsibility-led. And it delivers serious outcomes, offering a once in a lifetime experience
Compared to many international mobility models, Camp America is high impact without high cost. Students:
This means Turing funding stretches further, enabling more students to participate and widening access to international mobility.
This isn’t shadowing. Students will: Lead activities, supervise groups of children, work in fast-paced, team-based environments & manage real responsibility
They return with clear evidence of leadership/teamwork, communication, adaptability/resilience & problem-solving
These are measurable, employability-focused outcomes developed in live working environments.
Camps bring together staff from multiple countries, cultures and backgrounds - all living and working in one shared community.
Students collaborate daily with American and international colleagues while supporting children from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. This develops Cultural intelligence, Empathy and perspective &Confidence in diverse environments
It’s global awareness in practice - not theory.
For many students, this is their first extended international experience. They navigate unfamiliar environments, take responsibility and solve problems independently.
Students consistently report significant growth in Confidence, Independence, Emotional maturity & Self-belief
It’s a transformative experience that supports progression into graduate employment and further study.
Camp America operates a mature, established placement model. Students complete, Application screening and interviews, Reference checks, Police checks &Medical clearance
Placements are skills-matched, supervised and delivered within regulated US camp environments. Camps operate under US state licensing, with the majority accredited by the American Camp Association.
Students receive structured pre-departure preparation and 24/7 UK and US support throughout their placement.
This ensures placements are well-organised, safeguarded and quality assured.
The residential model, embedded support and transparent cost structure help reduce barriers for students who may not have travelled independently before.
By combining affordability with structured safeguarding and supervision, Camp America supports broader participation in international mobility.
We evaluate placements through:
Insights inform ongoing improvements to preparation, safeguarding and student support, ensuring continuous quality enhancement.
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