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Hire with the Leaders

We combine our global reach with an award-winning platform to bring you the best staffing solutions for your camp.

With 13 in-country offices worldwide, we’re able to recruit a diverse pool of international candidates, giving your camp access to top talent from around the globe.

Why go with Camp Leaders?

Fully-screened and high quality participants from over 13 countries across the world.

Hiring made easy with award-winning industry leading hiring platform.

A dedicated customer service team of camp professionals.

Round trip flights included for many first time participants through our IATA certified office.

Our programs.

The J-1 visa allows participants in cultural exchange programs to work for up to four months between May 1 and September 21. Camp Leaders helps place participants in two types of programs:
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Summer Work Travel (Support Staff)

For current students working in camp support roles (e.g., kitchen, maintenance), restricted to dates set by the Department of State.

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Camp Counselor‍

Participants work directly with children as camp counselors.

Camp Leaders in numbers.

60,000+

participants since 1999

450+

summer camps

recruitment offices worldwide

2023 Net Promoter Score from our camp employers

<0.4%

visa denial rate

week support staff contracts

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Award winning tech makes hiring staff simple.

Our investment into tech separates us from our competitors and makes finding the right staff a breeze.

Proudly part of the
Smaller Earth family.

As part of Smaller Earth, our expertise in global travel and cultural exchange is unmatched. Since 1999, our mission has been to inspire as many people as possible to embark on life-changing adventures.