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The Original Experience
Since 1969 we’ve sent thousands of participants to hundreds of camps across the USA. We work with more camps, place more participants, and provide more recruitment opportunities than any other organisation. But as a team who have all lived the summer camp experience, we still believe in a personal touch. You can expect to chat with us at job fairs, embassy days or any time you need support on your application. Camp can bring out the best in people – let us help your personality shine through!
We're a division of the American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) a charity owned organization which is oldest, largest and most respected cultural exchange organization in the world. Since 1964, AIFS has been a leading organization providing cultural exchange and educational opportunities for more than 1.8 million young people. AIFS is the sole funder of the Cyril Taylor Charitable Foundation (CTCF), named for our founder Sir Cyril Taylor, and dedicated to funding and supporting international education in all forms. Camp America is proud to contribute to the AIFS vision 'we bring the world together' and passionate about its mission to provide the highest quality educational and cultural exchange programs to enrich the lives of young people throughout the world.
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Flights
Keep your after-camp plans flexible so you don’t miss out.
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See how flights work
How to Apply
Requirements
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Real Experiences
Don't take our word for it - this is just a snapshot of the amazing summers our participants have had with Camp America, and the reasons they keep going back year after year.
Camp is a magical place where you can truly be yourself and escape reality. I love making my campers’ summers amazing and I’ve made friends for life. It really is a life changing experience.
Camp America gave me an understanding of responsibility that I hadn’t experienced before. By the time I came home, I’d gained valuable leadership skills to take into future careers.
Camp is literally my second home! I cannot wait to be back with my campers and my camp friends. Camp is a place you can completely be yourself and make new memories that will last you a lifetime!
The friendships you gain and the memories you make are like nothing you will have experienced before. Camp America turned me from a boy to a man and I am so grateful for what they have done for me.
This year will be my 7th year! I keep going back to camp because I can impact lives, grow culturally, and make life-long friends from all over the world.
Staff started camp with a mix of experience but none of that mattered. You are well trained and everyone supports each other creating a close-knit community like no other.
A Hassle-Free Summer
We want your excitement about summer camp to start long before you get there, and a big part of that is about making sure the application process is smooth and simple. Unlike other organisations, we are an official J-1 visa sponsor and we will walk you through all the required documentation. We also offer a Flights Included package to help you pay less upfront and hopefully fly with others attending your camp too.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Camp America a charity-owned organisation?
Yes! Camp America is a division of AIFS - which is a charity-owned organisation. The Cyril Taylor Charitable Foundation provides funding to an eclectic group of US charities and UK non-profit organizations - we're proud to support it's important work. https://www.aifs.com/ctcf-info-impact-aifs.asp
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Who owns Camp America?
Camp America is a division of the American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) a charity-owned organization. Founded in 1964 AIFS is one of the oldest, largest and most respected cultural exchange organizations in the world. AIFS is the sole funder of the Cyril Taylor Charitable Foundation (CTCF), named for our founder Sir Cyril Taylor, and dedicated to funding and supporting international education in all forms. Camp America is proud to contribute to the AIFS vision 'we bring the world together' and passionate about it's mission to provide the highest quality educational and cultural exchange programs to enrich the lives of young people throughout the world. More information can be found at https://www.aifs.com/about.asp
