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Summer camps

JENZA Camp has a new name! Sheila. Not really, it's BUNAC. Same team, same experience - different name. Head over to our BUNAC page for all the Summer Camp USA intel.

From coaching soccer to teaching arts - spend the summer getting paid to do what you love

Via the power of Parent Trap...

Why the camp name change, JENZA?

Part of the JENZA Travel Group, JENZA and BUNAC have always been the same team with the same camp program – just with different names in different countries. Confusing, right? Like meeting your identical twin at camp and realising that you look the same – but have different names? Not sure where we've heard that one before...

Anyway, we've had a do-over! BUNAC has gone back to our 1972 camp roots to become our dedicated Summer Camp USA brand, and JENZA is now all things working holidays and international internships. Same team, same experiences – one happy family of work, intern and camp brands.

Why work at summer camp in America?

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?

A North American tradition, each summer children and teens from all over the USA and Canada attend sleepover camps for 1-8 weeks between Jun-Aug. A safe place for them to learn new activities, grow their skills and experience living away from home in the great outdoors – camps are seen as integral to a child’s social, cultural and educational development. Each year, Camp Directors hire 18-30 year olds from all over the world to work as Camp Counsellors, Activity Counsellors and Additional Needs Counsellors.

Why work at summer camp?

Summer camp is the opportunity for international students and travellers to experience living and working overseas in incredible wilderness locations. Working as a Camp Counsellor or Activity Specialist, you’ll help to shape the lives of your campers – while also developing your own leadership and problem-solving skills. Great for your resume, bank account and social life – you’ll earn a camp salary, have meals and accommodation included, and make life-long friends from all over the world.

Savings summers since 1972

News: BUNAC is the new home for JENZA Camp!

JENZA and BUNAC have always been the same team with the same summer camp program. Confusing, right? Like 'meeting your identical twin at camp' confusing? Head to our BUNAC page for all the Summer Camp USA intel.

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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.

Dollar bills, yo

News: Camp '25 at 2024 prices + $200 extra salary!

We're always thinking about your wallet (not in a theft-y way). Book Summer Camp USA '25 now at 2024 prices. Plus, new for 2025, our first-timer camp salaries are increasing to a minimum USD $2,200! We'll wait for your call...

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Upcoming events

Get hired or get the intel

Work USA 4 months | Everything you need to know

Virtual travel talk | 09 Jan @ 17:30 GMT

Full-time student? Spend your uni summer holidays (Jun-Sep) earning $$ and exploring America with JENZA Work USA 4 months. We'll provide your sponsorship, hook you up with a 3-4 month seasonal job, and help you sort your J1 visa. Find out everything you need to know in this online travel talk.

In-person camp hiring days | UK + Ireland

28 Jan Dublin | 01 Feb London

Meet Camp Directors face-to-face, connect with others heading to camp, and (fingers crossed) get hired on the day. To register your interest, apply for Summer Camp USA over on our BUNAC camp page and let us know which city you'd like to attend. We can't wait to see your face, but don't worry if you can't make an in-person event - the quickest way to get hired is in our hiring pool.

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JENZA Travel International Ltd, trading as JENZA, is a company registered in Dublin, Ireland with Registered Company No. 707281 and registered address at 29-31 South William St, Dublin, Ireland, D02 EY96.