BSUPA

BSUPA & AmeriCamp

Where Waterfront Meets Adventure

As a Waterfront specialist, you'll lead fun and engaging training sessions by day and support campers as a bunk counsellor in the evenings. Share your passion for Waterfront while helping young players grow in skill and confidence, all while being part of an unforgettable summer experience.

Paddlesports Instructor

Lifeguard

Swim Teachers

Canoe/Kayak Specialist

Waterfront Leadership

Tailor Your Lesson Plans

Create and adapt lessons based on the campers’ ages and skill levels.

Plan Effective Sessions

Design engaging safety talks, games, and techniques that fit within a 45-60 minute timeframe.

Keep It Fun and Progressive

Make sure each session is enjoyable while helping campers improve week by week.

Bring the Energy

Showcase your knowledge and make sure the kids are having fun.

Level Up Your Summer with AmeriCamp Premium

Are you ready to take your camp experience to the next level? AmeriCamp Premium is designed for participants with advanced skills, qualifications, and the confidence to lead. Whether you're a seasoned instructor, passionate coach, or experienced in a specialist area, this track is for those ready to be role models, mentors, and teachers.

By joining the Premium Program, you’ll gain access to exclusive roles at top-tier camps, enjoy greater responsibilities, and start on a higher salary of $2,350. It’s the ultimate way to boost your personal and professional growth while making an impact.
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‍Do you have what it takes to go Premium?

Paddlesports

Qualifications:
BSUPA Level 1 Instructor, British Canoeing Paddlesport Instructor, SUP Instructor, Sea Cadets Level 2, or equivalent

Experience:
3-5 years experience at a club or university level.

Boat Driver

Qualifications:
RYA Level 2 Powerboat, SBDA (Ski Boat Driver Award), ICC or equivalent.

Experience:
3+ years experience boat driving.

Age Restriction:
Some camps require 21+ year olds.

Sailing

Qualifications:
RYA Qualifications Intermediate + / RYA Dinghy Instructor / RYA Dinghy Sailing Level 2+.

Experience:
3+ years coaching sailing and/or 5+ years sailing at club or university level.

Waterskiing
/Wakeboarding

Qualifications:
British Water-ski Coaching Award Level 1+ / BWCA Level 2 - Cable Wakeboard Coach.

Experience:
3+ years coaching waterski/wakeboarding and/or 5+ years experience in activity at club or university level.

Camp Types

We work with 100's of camps across America to find you the perfect placement to fit your skills and personality, here are some of the different camp types we work with:

Traditional Camps

The majority of Camps we work with at AmeriCamp are Traditional. Most Traditional Camps will run overnight, where you will stay in cabins with children who stay for several days or weeks at a time! They offer a huge variety of activities from sports and watersports to art and performing arts and will most likely be nestled beside a beautiful lakeside!

Special Needs

Working at a Special Needs Camp is a unique and rewarding experience! These Camps cater to Campers with a range of additional needs and disabilities, doing many of the same activities as you would at a Traditional Camp. You don’t need any specific experience for this role, just a willingness to learn, as the majority of Special Needs Camps will provide full, comprehensive training to their staff.

All Boys / Girls

Single Gender Camps, which exclusively accommodate either all girls or all boys, can fit within any of the other Camp categories, offering a specialised and tailored experience for campers.

Faith Based

The majority of faith-based Camps we work with are for Campers from Christian or Jewish backgrounds. Most will provide the Traditional Camp experience with an emphasis on religious principles or traditions, while others will involve more faith based learning and worship. You do not necessarily need to be religious to work at a faith Camp, but a respect and understanding for other people’s beliefs is essential.

Application Process & Pricing

£0

FREE

Register Your Interest

It’s free to get started with AmeriCamp! All you need to do to Register your interest is click APPLY NOW and let us know why you want to go to Camp! A member of our team will reach out to answer any questions you may have about the program before you Secure Your Spot!

£49

or £399 paid in full

Paid to AmeriCamp

Secure Your Spot

You only need to pay a £49 deposit to secure your spot with AmeriCamp! Once this is paid you will be given access to the AmeriCamp application portal where you can get your journey to Camp started!

This deposit is refundable prior to your interview and up to 2 weeks after you have paid - so what do you have to lose?

£0

Stage 1

In the first stage of your application you tell us about your skills, experience and motivations for going to camp!

This application will be reviewed by the AmeriCamp team, who will reach out to help you make your application the best it can be!

£0

Interview

Once Stage 1 is complete you can book your virtual AmeriCamp Interview with one of our amazing Brand Ambassadors!

This will be an opportunity for us to get to know you better so we can tell our Camps how great you are!

£242

Paid to AmeriCamp

Go Live to Camp!

Your second fee installment will allow you to go live to Camps on our placement system!

This is a platform where we will match you up with Camps we think would be perfect for you - based on your skills and preferences!

Your program fees include: processing of your application, medical insurance coverage for your entire time in the US, and your full camp experience including food, accommodation and a Summer of Non-stop Fun!

£65

Paid to First Advantage

Police Background Check

You will pay an add-on fee on your portal that is sent to our DBS service so that you can apply for a Police Background Check!

We are only able to accept a DBS that has been applied for through our system and so that we can ensure it is countersigned by ourselves and to avoid falsification.

Our DBS application process is quick and easy! When completed you will be sent a physical certificate in the post in about 2 - 4 weeks. We encourage all applicants to apply for this early enough to allow for delays as we have seen the DBS process take up 10 weeks!

£0-100

Paid to your GP

Health History Form

All applicants must get the AmeriCamp Health History Form completed by their registered GP for Health & Safety and Insurance purposes!

Some GP surgery's will charge a small fee for completion of this form but it can totally vary depending on their policy!

£128

Paid to AmeriCamp

Get Visa Ready

Your final program fee will be paid once you are hired to confirm your placement and allow AmeriCamp to process your Visa documentation!

Once this is paid we will issue your DS-2019 form, which confirms your J-1 Visa sponsorship and makes you eligible to apply for a Visa.

$185 (£146)

Paid to US Embassy

Visa Appointment

You will pay this fee to your local US embassy in order to book a Visa interview appointment! All J-1 Visa applicants must visit the embassy in person for a short and simple interview process to confirm your Visa!

Following this appointment, the embassy will hold on to your passport to print the Visa inside and post it back to you in 5 - 10 working days!

£0

AmeriCamp Orientation

Ahead of your departure to Camp you will come along to one of our in-person Orientations - this will be a presentation on all the essential information you need for your time in the US.

This will include details of: your Visa, your Insurance, Emergency Contacts and learning more about what to expect from Camp life!

£300-500

Paid to Airline

Flights

It’s time to book your flights so you can head out to Camp! We allow all our applicants to book their own flights independently so they can find the best time, price and airline for them!

We recommend waiting until you have obtained your Visa! Your Camp will provide travel information, including which airport to fly into and the date to arrive. Try using flight comparison sites to find the best deal or book directly with your preferred airline!

Camp Locations

100's of Camps Across the USA

We work with hundreds of camps all across the USA so you could be staying anywhere. We'll work with you during the application process to find your perfect camp location.

Sending over 2,000 Applicants to the USA each year!

Great Staff

James Doyle

Great staff, lots of support. I had an absolutely amazing day and I fully recommend them to anyone planning their next adventure to America.

AmeriCamp is such an incredible company!

Emma Cornish

AmeriCamp is such an incredible company who helped me every step of the way when applying to summer camp! I taught dance at a camp in New Hampshire and had the summer of a lifetime! Can not recommend them enough!

Summer of a lifetime!

Leo Westbrook

Such a great summer and such helpful and friendly staff, even saving me after my dog ate my visa a week before the flight! Plus with the cheapest prices and the highest wages, there really is no other choice for a guaranteed summer of a lifetime!

Very efficient and lovely staff

John Paterson

I was placed in what was apparently record time. Laura, my coordinator, was such a great help and was incredibly friendly. She found me a camp in under a week and from there it has been easy sailing. All round great, stress free experience.

Everyone has been so helpful throughout

Emily

Everyone has been so helpful throughout the whole process and keeps in contact with you about the next steps.

Brilliant and Helpful

Em Richardson

Brilliant company! Had a WhatsApp line open to Rob 10-6 Mon-Fri, really helpful. My prep had to be done in something of a rush and I couldn't have done it alone.

It's a ten out of ten for me!

Paige Gooderham

Thank you americamp for all your support and guidance throughout the process I would recommend this company to anyone!

Really Good

Stan

Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to spend a summer working at a summer camp in America!

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