How to Apply - the application process is designed to be as easy and straight forward as possible. We aim to provide you with excellent service at all stages of the process and encourage you to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

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How it works

Step 1

Your first step is to register with BUNAC. This will create your BUNAC Account where you can complete a Summer Camp USA application form, book an interview and download your references to send to your chosen referees.

Step 2

Attend your interview, taking with you a copy of your completed application form. You can organise your references before or after the interview.

Step 3

After notification of a job, BUNAC will guide you through the process of paying for insurance, booking your flight and applying for your visa.

If you have any queries please contact the Summer Camp Department by calling 020 7251 3448 or emailing camps@bunac.org.uk. Please read through all of the Summer Camp USA information before applying.

You will find more detailed information about how to complete the application form and the programme terms and conditions in your BUNAC account when you apply online.

Flights

When your contract with a camp is confirmed, BUNAC will select your outbound flight date according to the start date on your contract and the location of the camp. Westbound flights are generally from London to New York. If your camp is situated a long way from New York and in another part of America or Canada, you may possibly fly directly to an airport closer to the camp.

You will probably travel on the same flight as other participants thus giving you the opportunity to meet with fellow counsellors before you arrive in the US

The Summer Camp USA flight package also includes:

  • Your first night’s accommodation
  • BUNAC support services in the UK and USA
  • Informative orientation talk*
  • Moneywise Guide to North America, t-shirt and phone card.

*May vary for those not arriving in New York.

Eastbound Flight Partial Refund

Details of the application for a partial refund of your Eastbound BUNAC flight (form 55) can be found here.

Travel to your camp

On arrival in New York, you will be given route and ticket information for getting to camp. There is a brief orientation meeting after breakfast the next morning and then you are finally on the way to camp!

If you are not flying into New York, BUNAC staff in London will give you specific information on how to get to camp before you go.

Guarantors

If you are accepted by BUNAC, you will need to provide a guarantor, normally a parent or guardian. Your guarantor should be a permanent resident in the UK or Ireland and is required to protect the costs which BUNAC has incurred on your behalf before you arrive at camp.

If you don’t complete your contract and leave camp early for whatever reason, your guarantor is liable to pay BUNAC the costs which BUNAC has incurred on your behalf. You would only be paid for the days you have worked at camp. The costs include your airfare and any other costs which BUNAC would no longer be able to collect from camp. You or your guarantor would be liable for the pro-rated portion of this amount.

Orientations

To ensure that you are as fully prepared as possible for a summer on camp, you need to attend a BUNAC Orientation before you leave for the US. These take place around the UK from March to April. Date and venue information will be sent to you after application.