Returning Staff
This page is just for those of you who have 'been there, done that' and 'want to do it all again!'. We know you get addicted so the good news is:
- You are free to negotiate your own pay (including any Own Transport money) with your camp - please check your contract does not include any Agency Fees.
- you don't have to fill out a long form online - just a short one! That's unless you are not going back to the same camp.
- If you apply and pay your first fee by January 5th 2010 (see below) you only pay $695 in total which includes the application fee and Medical Insurance for up to 5 months in USA.
- You get your very own Travelcafe Hotline 0800 359 222 for booking your flights back to camp - guaranteed to find you the best deal.
- Returners don't have to go to the Consulate - all returners who were issed a visa in 2009, can apply for the 2010 J1 via the mail once we send you your DS2019 sponsored papers.
YouTube Competition
Returned Camp America Counsellors - Win $500 - applications close in February
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Applications open
Apply online for Camp America. It's really fast!
- You will still earn returners pocket money if you don't go back to the same camp.
- You can apply to return to camp with us if you have been to camp with any other programme as well.
- Register online (or simply re-login) if it's been more than a few seasons then you will receive an email with your username and password so be sure your email account you registered with can accept all mail outside your address book. Otherwise use last years login.
- Complete the relevant form online. If you go back to the same camp the form is only small and you will not need an interview.
- Pay online by creditcard using our secure online payments page.
- Download the Police Check application form. Yes you need a new one of these.
- If it has been more than one season since you were at camp, you will need to get a recent reference from someone that has known you in a professional capacity for at least 6 months.
- You also need written (or an email) confirmation from your camp that they will employ you this season. That's it !
For complete applications
Received before January 5th 2010.
These are the current 2010 prices.
- Application fee $156 and Acceptance Fee $170 paid at time of application
- Medical Insurance and Administration fee $369 paid once placed
Please pay all these online and do not defer any of your payments or you will miss out on your special deal. Your application must be completed (including a portrait photo) and submitted and your application fee paid online by January 5th 2010 to qualify for the discounted fees.
For applications received after 5th January 2010.
Application payment of $326 NZ
Paid at the time of your online application. Payment of this deposit indicates a commitment to the Camp America programme.
Medical Insurance & Visa Sponsor Admin Fee $560
Once you have confirmed your acceptance of your placement, you will be required to pay online. This covers all the work that the US/UK and NZ Office do for you to sponsor your visa and provides you with 5 months U.S. Medical insurance as well as 5 months of Team Assist - personal assistant if you lose your passport or documents while in USA. You cannot work in a camp unless we sponsor your visa - and it takes a lot of paperwork from Camp America to the US Authorities. Your payments will all be forfeited if you drop out or cancel from the programme for anything other than medical emergency (see terms and conditions).
J-1 Visa application fee
The U.S. Consulates charge this fee for processing your visa application. This is payable direct to the embassy (via NZ Post) and is subject to change by the Auckland US Consulate at any time. Check the US Consulate website for the current fee. If you got your visa within 12 months of applying for this next one you may be able to miss out a trip to the Consulate and apply for your J1 via mail. See visas for more information. There is an additional SEVIS fee charged with this visa - of $35US but we prepay that for you.
Airfares
You need to pay for your flights to and from camp unless you decide not to be an Own Traveller. See Travel Options
Other costs
You will need to budget for the following;
- Travel to Auckland if you don't live there, for your visa interview at the US Consulate, and any costs related to that visit. However,...
- If you gained your visa in 2009 then you can apply for your visa by mail for 2010. The Consulate website has the latest cost for the MRV fee (fee for processing your visa once sponsored by us)
- Spending money for your trip - this would include going out on your days/nights off and travel after camp as well as shopping if you are into that.
Applications will only be accepted before May 1st from returned counsellors with confirmed placements. So don't miss out!
Pocket money for returners
You are free to accept or negotiate your own rate of pay with your camp after your first year - please ensure when you read your contract from your camp it does not include any agency fees or you may find yourself short paid come August/Sept.
Special Offer
Spend a year in USA with Au Pair in America - our sister programme. Since you've been to camp we'll even throw in an even cheaper flight to USA ($200US)!
If you paid tax at camp last year you can claim it back
Earn income at home working for Camp America.
If you would like to be a Camp America Interviewer and think you have what it takes This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (if we have vacancies in your area). If you do enough interviews you can get a discount on your application fees and you get paid!
