CampLeadersReviews 62

I had an overall decent time working at a summer camp through Camp Leaders, but there are definitely some things you need to know before signing up. The experience itself—meeting new people, working with kids, and living in the U.S.—was memorable. However, the organization side of things was seriously lacking.

First off, don't believe the promise of earning $1800. That's not what you'll take home. There are so many hidden costs that they conveniently forget to mention. For example, you'll have to pay for your own transportation from the airport to the camp, which can get expensive, especially if your camp is far away. And while they do provide meals, don't expect it to be enough. You'll often have to buy extra food yourself just to avoid going hungry, which adds up quickly.

If you're not careful, you'll end up spending more than you're earning. So while the experience itself is fun and rewarding, don't go in expecting a big paycheck or great organization. Be prepared for extra costs and a bit of frustration when it comes to logistics. Would I do it again? Maybe, but with my eyes wide open next time.

Не совершайте моих ошибок, не связывайтесь с этими мошенниками. Неухоженная территория, плохая инфраструктура (отсутствие горячей воды, засоры в туалетах), совковое отношение. Руководство не идет на контакт и избегает нас чтоб не возвращать деньги. Анна

I would like to say beware, do your homework, review camp staff reviews, prepare for the worst & hope for the best. Weight up your options. Is working long hours for 2mths & little pay, worth it? Then there is the risk of going to a bad camp, with staff that for some unconscious bias reason does not like you.
USA employment laws are unfair & there are camps that exploit overseas kids. I'm writing this as a parent that had almost 2 weeks of HELL! I am not going to go into that. Many States do not need a reason & can fire people at will (Camp Leaders in US, conformed that). We needed to get our daughter back home asap. The camp let her go immediately, before we had organised anything. As soon as the camp knew she had to leave, they were not interested in why, it was pack up & go. No compassion or empathy. We contacted the Visa sponsor, they promised they would help with accomodation & flights home. That did not happen. With help from our travel agent (on the other side of the world) we got her home.
What I do not like is the lack of follow up from Camp Leaders. There are good camps and bad camps. Do Camp Leaders vet the camps that use them? Do they ever hold camps accountable? If camps are exploiting overseas workers, Camp Leaders are allowing it to happen & that's what is damaging their brand. When I spoke to Camp Leaders US staff, I quickly realised there was lack of staff training. There was a lot of assuming, lack of understanding with poor questioning & communication skills.
My advice, if you want to go to the States, just save and go for a holiday.

My 18 year old signed up with camp leaders, I wasn't sure she was mature enough, but thought if she does it all herself then it's ok.
I read all the information, at loads of stages it states, if you haven't completed this by this date you will be removed. She hadn't completed a lot of the information and at no stage did they warn her or remove her.
Infact they even went as far as booking her flights when she hadn't even applied for a visa.
We contacted them within the timescale on the website to withdraw, but were told she'd still have to pay for flights, I find it hard to believe they don't book flexible flights.
I wonder how many more young kids they rip off for hundreds of pounds...

I applied for Camp Leaders as soon as the applications opened in June of this year. I have had an interview, passed, spent several hours completing all my details and have now just been rang to be told, point blank, that my date of departure is too late. I wouldnt mind if they would have told me that in JUNE when they rang me to confirm my dates but I was told they were fine. I have had to inconvenience people to get my references and Im not even being paid the full deposit amount back even though it is completely their fault. Ive had to have an interview as well, I do not understand how it has taken them until September the 22nd to ring me and tell me this. 3 months after I first applied. I am thoroughly disappointed and very angry with the service I received and the fact that their error is resulting in some of my hard earned money not being returned. DO NOT USE THEM even if your dates are fine. If they do this to me, who knows what other tricks they will pull.

I can't thank Campleaders enough for all their help and for giving me the opportunity to spend 2 amazing summers in America!
My first summer at camp was 2014 and after a few recommendations from friends I signed up with Campleaders. The application process was so easy to understand and the Campleaders staff were so helpful and available anytime. I was able to go straight through to the phone lines to speak to someone who was always so enthusiastic to help. I was placed before Christmas so within just a few months!
My time at summer camp was honestly life changing and I came home with such a new perspective of life and with some insane experiences. It really helped me grow as an individual. I made some life long friends which I still skype and meet up with all the time! After having a year off camp last summer, I decided I needed to go back! Campleaders were again great with helping me as a returner and get all the relevant paperwork ready. They were speedy with email queries and with confirmation of uploaded documents. This summer at camp was my favourite yet! I returned to my previous camp and met some more amazing people. I then traveled around 10 states post camp with my Aussie Bestie and had an absolute blast! I can't thank Campleaders enough!

I spontaneously signed up to go to camp after years of wanting to go and definitely made the right choice going through Camp Leaders. They helped me every step of the way, answering endless silly questions, kept me up to date with what I needed to do to showcase myself in the best possible way, greeted me at my embassy appointment and made sure that I was completely ready for camp. I have since had 2 of the best summers of my life at a camp for underprivileged children. I urge anyone who thinks this is what they want to do, to go through camp leaders and have THE best summer youll ever have!

Best summers of my life were spent at camp in America and was all made possible by camp leaders. They have amazing customer service and support you every step of the way.

I spent a fantastic summer at camp through the help and guidance of camp leaders. As soon as I applied I was contacted by a team member in the office who explained the process to me and what I needed to do. Following the interview, I finished my application and called the office countless time to ask various different questions. Everyone I spoke to was happy to help and not at all bothered by my potentially silly sounding questions. I was lucky enough to be placed at the camp leaders job fair, and after completing all of the paperwork I was off to camp. Having researched all of the agencies before I decided to use camp leaders, i could not recommend them enough. All of the office staff are so helpful and the pricing system is so well explained on the website! If you're debating whether to go to camp, do it and use camp leaders, you will not regret it!

If you are thinking of applying for this programme, all I can say is just do it. Take the leap of faith and apply! I did just that last year and I have just returned from what I can describe only as being the best summer of my life. It all sounds cheesy, but it's true. Camp opened up my eyes and I have came home a better person. I'm hoping I get the chance to do it all over again in 2017. Camp Leaders is an amazing company to go with, they help you with every step of the journey. Anytime I needed help with the application process, it was nice knowing that Camp Leaders were only a phonecall, email or tweet away. Every member of staff goes out of there way to help and they make the full process easy peasy.

Thanks to Camp Leaders I had a fantastic summer this year at camp. From when I started my application all the staff were so helpful and informative which helped the application process go smoothly. The office were always friendly and happy to help anytime I phoned no matter what my questions were. Applying through Camp Leaders helped me to get placed at a camp that provided me with a great experience and allowed me to get the job I wanted to do. I would highly recommend for anyone to apply through camp leaders.

I've just finished my second incredible summer working in America and I can't thank Camp Leasers enough for helping me get there and guiding me through the process. The customer service I received was excellent, the staff were super friendly and helpful and went out of their way to stay in contact with me throughout the journey and answer any questions I had. They made the daunting process of obtaining a visa and organising transport so easy, and given the amount of support I received, it was definitely great value for money and worth every penny.

I applied late in 2015 after a rash decision and I could not fault Camp Leaders! They supported me right through my application and helped to make sure I completed everything on time. I had an amazing time and have just returned from my second summer working and travelling in the States. Couldn't recommend this experience to anyone more, wish I could go back to camp every summer! :)