For a J1 visa, you’ll need a sponsoring company to send an application to, and they’ll take you through the relevant steps to see if you qualify. There are lots of USA Summer Camp recruitment fairs to help you find your dream summer camp job.

You must be at least 18 years old to apply for a J1 visa. There’s no upper age limit, but students do make up the majority of applicants.

With a J1 visa, it will depend on the type of activity. Students may be able to stay for up to 3 years, while camp counsellors could stay for 3 months only.