Put Camp America on your CV
“I worked at a summer camp in America” doesn’t really cover it.
You adapted to a completely new environment, worked with people from around the world, took on responsibility and dealt with challenges you couldn't exactly prepare for.
That’s real work experience. Don't undersell it.
Use these examples as a starting point and make them relevant to what you actually did at camp.
Camp Counsellor - USA
[Camp Name] | Summer 2026
- Worked as part of an international team at a US summer camp, supporting children in a residential environment.
- Took responsibility for the safety, wellbeing and day-to-day experience of campers.
- Developed strong communication, teamwork and leadership skills.
- Built adaptability, independence and problem-solving skills while living and working abroad.
Activity / Sports Instructor - USA
[Camp Name] | Summer 2026
- Planned and delivered activities for children of different ages and abilities.
- Developed coaching, communication and leadership skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Took responsibility for creating safe, engaging and inclusive activity sessions.
- Worked collaboratively with an international team and adapted quickly to new situations.
Support Staff - USA
[Camp Name] | Summer 2026
- Helped support the day-to-day running of a busy residential summer camp.
- Worked as part of an international team in a fast-paced environment.
- Developed strong teamwork, time management and communication skills.
- Demonstrated reliability, adaptability and the ability to work under pressure while living and working abroad.
What skills did you actually gain?
Probably more than you think.
Teamwork • Communication • Leadership • Independence • Adaptability • Problem-solving • Responsibility • Cultural awareness • Organisation • Resilience
Don't just list them. When you're applying for a job or sitting in an interview, think of actual moments from camp that prove them.
“Tell us about a time you solved a problem.”
You've probably got a few stories for that one now.
Add your summer to LinkedIn
Camp America belongs in your Experience section - because that's exactly what it is: international work experience.
Add:
Job title: Your role at camp
Camp Counsellor, Lifeguard, Sports Instructor, Kitchen Staff etc.
Company: Your summer camp
Employment type: Seasonal
Dates: Your summer dates
Location: USA
Then use some of the CV examples above to describe what you did and what you were responsible for.
Tell people about your summer
Your LinkedIn doesn't have to be all job announcements and corporate updates. Sharing what you did this summer is a great way to show future employers a bit more about you - and the experience you've gained.
Not sure what to write? Start here:
This summer I worked as a [ROLE] at [CAMP] in the USA through Camp America.
I spent the summer living and working with people from around the world, taking on new challenges and doing something completely outside my normal routine.
Along the way I developed skills in teamwork, communication, adaptability and problem-solving - and came home with a lot more confidence (plus a lot of stories).
Definitely a summer I won't forget.
#CampAmerica #SummerCamp #WorkAbroad
Don't leave your summer in the camera roll
You went to camp for the experience - now make sure that experience gets the credit it deserves.
Put it on your CV. Add it to LinkedIn. Talk about it in interviews.
You did more than spend a summer in America. Make it count.
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