In addition, our International staff also have the opportunity to:
- Make new friends from the United States
- Improve English-speaking skills
- Gain valuable employment experience
- Experience a top-tier American summer camp, including many of the camp activities
- Experience American culture through a variety of camp-sponsored activities and independent travel
- Make connections with American college students and families
- Travel the United States after their employment term ends
Counselors are certified in an area of camp (Shooting Sports, Lifeguard, Nature, Crafts, Ropes, Horses, Media), they engage kids in all they do and typically live in-cabin with them. They coach a variety of sports and lead other activities. They also lead prayer and Bible study, and teach the principles of Christian faith. A proficient English level is essential to this role. For more information about being a counselor at CWE check out the Counselor and Core Day Camp Counselor positions (insert hyperlinks to the respective position pages).
All International Staff come to camp through a visa sponsoring agency like IENA, United Studies, or Camp Leaders on J1 Counselor or Summer Work and Travel Visas. If you are interested in working with us please pursue placement through one of these agencies.
Internationals at CWE are offered opportunities to connect and form relationships with our domestic staff as well as improve their English speaking skills. At camp they gain valuable career, faith, and character building experience. Internationals encounter American culture through a variety of cultural exchange activities available to them in the evenings and on day off. Plus, their visa allows them to travel the USA before and after their employment term. Internationals are compensated for their work according to their agency requirements. While all jobs at camp are challenging, the people you meet and work with are outstanding – and the experience is unforgettable.
If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact International Staff Coordinator Callie Van Wyk at: callievw@campwareagle.org
