Medical Requirements

Learn more about the medical requirements of the program and if you will be eligible.

What are the required vaccinations for participation?

The following vaccinations are required for the AmeriCamp program (but are not requirements for a J-1 Visa):

MMR - Measles Mumps Rubella
DPT - Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis
Polio (SABIN)

Please note, mandatory vaccines may vary Camp to Camp and additional vaccines could be required.

Do I need a COVID Vaccine?

Current rules and restrictions outline that travellers from the UK do not need to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to enter the US. However many of the Camps we work with will still state this as a requirement to work on their premises.

In addition to this, travel regulations are changeable, so it is possible the requirement for COVID vaccinations could be reinstated at any time. In this event, we would not be able to provide refunds for those who are unvaccinated and unable to travel.

Can I work at Camp with a pre-existing condition?

In most cases, yes, however it depends on the severity of the condition. Camp is an incredibly physically and emotionally demanding environment where you will be outdoors, potentially working long days, taking part in physical activity, and dealing with hot or unpredictable weather. Due to this, for some people the Camp environment is not conducive with their medical condition and they struggle with heightened symptoms.

Will my pre-existing condition affect my eligibility for AmeriCamp?

Using our expertise in Camp expectations and conditions and a history of data from previous AmeriCamp participants, we have generated a set of policies regarding physical fitness that must be met. We have a Medical Follow Up process where we will contact all applicants with a pre-existing condition to assess whether they meet these prerequisites on an individual basis. In most cases you will be accepted to the program, but if for any reason we deem your pre-existing condition too severe for participation in the program, you would receive a full refund of program fees.

Can I work at Camp if I am neurodivergent?

Yes, we accept neurodivergent people to our program, unless they have another severe condition that would prohibit participation. However, some neurodiverse people may struggle with the emotional, physical and sensory demands of Camp, so should consider this when applying.

Camp is an incredibly physically and emotionally demanding environment ,where you will be outdoors, potentially working long days, taking part in physical activity, and dealing with hot or unpredictable weather. Working at Camp also requires a high level of independence. Due to this, for some neurodiverse people, the Camp environment is not conducive with their needs and they struggle with heightened symptoms.