Find Your Perfect Summer Camp Match in the USA

CAMP CONNECT BY CIEE MAKES IT EASY. LET THE ADVENTURE BEGIN.

Dreaming of working at an American summer camp?

Whether you're passionate about sports, arts, nature, or just love working with kids, there’s a perfect camp out there for you. With Camp Connect, CIEE’s exclusive hiring platform, you can explore, save, and match with hundreds of camps across the U.S. all in one place. 

Explore. Connect. Get Hired. 

Camp Connect puts you in control of your camp job search. 

  1. Filter Your Search: Choose by camp type, counselor population, contract end date, and more. 

  2. Save Your Favorites: Love a camp? Save it and come back later to learn more and apply. 

  3. Get Noticed: Mark yourself “On Review” to get matched with camps for a full week. 

  4. Two-Way Matching: Camps can also place you on review if they like your profile—hello, interview requests! 

  5. Easy Scheduling: Camps will reach out directly to set up a time to talk. 

Why Choose CIEE?

  • €219

    Lowest program cost

  • $2,200

    Highest pocket money

  • 100's

    Access to hundreds of camps across America

  • 1.5 million

    CIEE is the trusted leader in cultural exchange, and we have facilitated exchanges for 1.5 million people over 75 years.  

  • J-1

    We are the visa experts and make the J-1 visa process simple, supporting you every step of the way, from your application to your arrival in the U.S. 

  • 24/7

    We've got you covered with 24/7 gold-standard support for the duration of your program, including travel medical insurance.

How It Works 

  1. Submit Your Application and pay your deposit. 

  2. Log In to Beacon and complete your profile to access Camp Connect. 

  3. Start Exploring camps that match your interests and availability. 

  4. Go “On Review” a feature that highlights your profile to camps for 7 days. 

  5. Get Contacted by camps interested in interviewing you. 

  6. Accept an Offer and get ready for the summer of a lifetime! 

Your Summer Adventure Starts Here

Hundreds of camps. One perfect match.

Ready to find yours?