Why work at a summer camp?
For 9-12 weeks every summer, millions of kids attend thousands of summer camps across the USA. Camp staff work together to create inclusive environments that offer these campers unforgettable experiences filled with new friends, new skills and outdoor adventures. Through the Camp Kitchen USA programme, we’ll send your application to hundreds of camps to find your kitchen job placement, provide you with free food and accommodation at camp, and help you earn up to $2,150 in pocket money during the summer. Since 1969 we've helped thousands of applicants land their dream summer job at camps across the USA. Could you be next?
This could be you!
Work abroad
This might be the best summer job ever. Make friends, improve your English, earn money, have fun.
Change lives
At camp, you’re a role model. You’ll help kids build confidence over a summer they’ll never forget.
Travel the USA
During and after camp, from mountains and lakes to beaches and big cities, go and see it all.
This could be you!
How to Apply
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What’s it Like in a Summer Camp Kitchen?
Life in the camp kitchen and dining hall is never dull! You’ll get to spend your days in the heart of camp, experiencing the songs, chants and games that accompany every mealtime. From preparing food and cooking meals to table setting and washing up, it’ll be your job to keep everything running smoothly. In between shifts you can get stuck into classic camp activities too, spending time on the lake, by the pool, in the fields or the forest. With a camp kitchen job, you’ll experience authentic summer camp life, meet people from all over the world, and you’ll have the USA at your feet to travel for up to 30 days after camp! Are you ready for your next adventure?
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Our Camps
We’re the original summer camp organisation, placing thousands of jobs at hundreds of summer camps across the USA since 1969. Our Camps start between 1st May and 20th June and run for 9-12 weeks.
01/05/25
First Camp Start Date
18
Minimum Age
650+
Total Number of Camps
Real Experiences
Don't take our word for it - this is just a snapshot of the amazing summers our participants have had, and the reasons they keep going back year after year.
Going to camp and getting to travel around the states has been the best thing I’ve ever done! The people I met I now consider some of my closest friends. I will always recommend Camp America.
There is so much I can say about camp. I loved every minute! I gained so many beautiful friends from foreign countries, and so many amazing memories that will stay with me forever.
If there are people who are still wondering, is it worth it? Then I will answer: yes. This is an adventure of a lifetime that I will remember with fondness for many years to come.
It was the best summer I’ve ever had. I made amazing friends from many countries and learnt more about other cultures and even languages. These friends remain my second family.
The Camp Experience was a great way to travel and meet people. There was over 40% international staff at my camp so I got to meet people from all over the world, as well as travelling to America for the first time.
I met amazing people, my camp director was very kind and always helpful.
Want to know more?
If you’re looking for summer kitchen job with a difference, Camp Kitchen USA can help you experience work and travel in the USA across 9-12 weeks. Do something different this summer.
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