The dude with the big mouse ears will try and tell you that Disneyland is the happiest place on Earth. But our staff and travellers know it’s actually summer camp.
From coaching soccer to teaching arts - spend the summer getting paid to do what you love
Why summer camp
Works for you
Earn a camp salary, with meals and accommodation included.
Works for others
Have a direct impact on the lives of children and young adults.
Works for summer
Experience working overseas without a gap year or year out.
What is summer camp?
Why work at summer camp?
Superpower: Compassion
Wanted: Disability Camp Counsellors
Skills: You'll need to be patient and committed. And more importantly, leave your perceptions of what’s possible at the front gate. One of the most challenging but rewarding roles at camp, you’ll learn as much about yourself as you teach to others.
Skills: You'll need to be patient and committed. And more importantly, leave your perceptions of what’s possible at the front gate. One of the most challenging but rewarding roles at camp, you’ll learn as much about yourself as you teach to others.
Superpower: All rounder
Wanted: Camp Counsellors
Skills: As a friend, older sibling and herder of small people… you’ll need to have bags of energy, imagination and creativity. You’ll do a bit of everything – helping to run activities and generally make sure your campers feel safe, happy and supported.
Skills: As a friend, older sibling and herder of small people… you’ll need to have bags of energy, imagination and creativity. You’ll do a bit of everything – helping to run activities and generally make sure your campers feel safe, happy and supported.
Superpower: Leadership
Wanted: Activity Specialists
Skills: Whether you’re coaching track or teaching art, this is about bringing your passion to life for your campers. You’ll need to be motivated and enthusiastic, enhancing their skills and growing their confidence – all while practicing the activity you love.
Skills: Whether you’re coaching track or teaching art, this is about bringing your passion to life for your campers. You’ll need to be motivated and enthusiastic, enhancing their skills and growing their confidence – all while practicing the activity you love.
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News: Summer Camp USA '25 applications are open
SPF at the ready! Congrats to everyone who's heading to camp this summer. If you couldn't make it for summer '24 or you're already anticipating another season at camp, you can now book for summer '25. Make a difference, earn $$ and spend your summer Stateside. Easiest pitch ever.
SPF at the ready! Congrats to everyone who's heading to camp this summer. If you couldn't make it for summer '24 or you're already anticipating another season at camp, you can now book for summer '25. Make a difference, earn $$ and spend your summer Stateside. Easiest pitch ever. FIND OUT MORE
The inside story on all things Summer Camp USA
Episodes 1 and 2 have dropped from our JENZA Camp Insiders, Sophie and Jess! Get the inside story on what a summer working at camp in America is like. Our Insiders will be across our channels with all the intel leading up to summer '24.
Episodes 1 and 2 have dropped from our JENZA Camp Insiders, Sophie and Jess! Get the inside story on what a summer working at camp in America is like. Our Insiders will be across our channels with all the intel leading up to summer '24.WATCH THE VIDEOS
Virtual travel talk | Tue 30 Apr '24 @ 19:00 (GMT)
Working holidays with JENZA - Everything you need to know
Want to go travelling or planning a gap year, but don't know where to go and what you can do? Our escape artists (otherwise known as the JENZA Support Squad) are here to give you the rundown on all our work overseas opportunities.
Virtual travel talk | Thu 2 May '24 @ 17:30 (GMT)
Intern UK with JENZA - Everything you need to know
What do you get if you cross career goals + travel goals? Whether you're a current student looking to get ahead this summer, need academic credit as part of your degree, or you're a recent grad needing professional work experience - Intern UK is a slam dunk for your resume. Find out more, meet the JENZA team, and ask all your questions at our virtual travel talk.
Free virtual info event - Wed 22 May '24 @ 19:00
Summer Camp USA - Everything you need to know
Spend your summer living, earning and having the time of your life as an Activity Specialist or Camp Counsellor in the USA. Job placement and new BFFs included. Join our travel talk for the need to know on visas and how JENZA helps you land a job before you go.
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