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Camp Counselors USA - Any persons aged 18 – 30 are eligible to participate - Applicants should be available to leave anytime from May to June for a period of at least 9 weeks 2013 Applications are now closed! Additional costs include a police clearance certificate and a medical examination.USA Summer Camp - 2013 Applications Now Closed!
Description
Enjoy the most amazing, fulfilling and challenging time you can imagine as a Camp Counsellor.
Afterwards, there is time to travel and visit all the places in America that youve always wanted to see.
Thousands of North American children aged between 6 and 16 go to camp each year to have fun, learn new activities and enjoy the generally hot and sunny long vacations. There are about 12 000 Summer Camps in the USA, catering for all budgets of children, with campers attending for between 1 and 8 weeks.
The camps are situated throughout the USA, usually in picturesque lakeside settings. Counselors look after the children and teach them activities. The role of a Counsellor is that of a brother/sister and/teacher/friend/cheerleader, all rolled into one. It’s no surprise therefore, that an essential requirement for camp counselling is a genuine liking for children and the ability to get on with them.
Counsellors spend 24 hours a day with the children, living and sleeping in the same cabin, working and playing with them. Its hard work, but for the right people, it can be very rewarding and great fun.
Camp Counselors USA is a work (first) and travel (later) experience. It can be a beneficial and enjoyable experience for anyone with sports or arts ability and the enthusiasm and desire to instruct children. Many trainee teachers find that camp is as relevant and useful as teaching practice. Non-teachers and non-students also have much to contribute to, and gain from the program. There are also many openings for those with experience working with mentally or physically disabled, or socially disadvantaged children.
PROGRAMME BENEFITS
* In-hand salary after completion of 9 - 11 week contract
* Free food and lodging while at camp
* USA back-up support throughout your stay 24 hours a day
* Travel time after camp
CAMP SALARIES
OVC will ensure a compatible camp placement for you. This is determined by your experience, skills, availability and any special requests you may have. In return for your time at camp, you will receive a maximum in-hand salary. Depending on your age, this ranges from $1 285 - $1 745Eligibility
- Applicants should have a valid passport or have recently applied for one
- Experience working with young people is an advantage
- Knowledge of any particular sport or activity offered at camps is preferableStart/Finish Dates
Cost
Admin fee
R1000.00 (non refundable)
Program fee
*R2500.00
Other fees
R400.00 (camp placement fee)
Visa fees
$160.00
Travel Insurance
Included
Airfare (approx)
R10 000.00
Recommended Spending Money
$300.00 (R2 300.00)
Application
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*Program fee to be paid within 3 working days. Penalties apply for late payments.
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