R F.

I have used camp leaders for three years and given them thousands of pounds for a service which as, at best, severely shabby. There are hidden costs and unexpected hassles so let me just outline a few for those of you considering. Needless to say- this company and those like it (Camp America, etc) have monopolised to market so that if you want to work at a summer camp, you have to use the service. Let me go on.
As a first year user- you pay around £500 for a visa, flights and placement at camp. Not bad you say? They also shadily take away two thirds of your end salary without actually telling you in black and white. You think youve got $2000 to travel with? Try $700.
As a returner you pay them around £500 to... do... nothing. "admin". And then you have to book your own flights and visa. Sure! You get the full salary! But surely youre paying enough out before then for this to even merit.

The customer service is absolutely rubbish- I was told that the office had 'mislaid' my passport pictures meaning that my visa was delayed. A week before I flew I still didnt have flight details and when I emailed enquiring I was asked 'are you really desperate for them?'.

At the end of the day- its a great experience that I would recommend to anyone. However if you can find a non-profit organisation offering the same services then would thoroughly recommend you go that way instead.

Hope Ive been helpful.