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Get paid work experience at one of the USA's many summer camps.
This paid work opportunity is open to all Staffordshire University students and places are unlimited. You will receive a stipend of approximately $2000 – more if you have demonstrable skills such as a life guard qualification.
More information is available from suglobal@staffs.ac.uk and americansummers.com
Travel to America is permitted according to the travel rules for England as listed on the UK Government’s website. Further information/guidance can be found on the FCDO webpage for America.
Dates :
- Departs Early – mid June
- Return Mid to late August
Costs
Example costs (vary depending on company used):
- Flights to Destination
- Registration fee: £150
- Embassy appointment: $160
- Admin fee if successful and placed at Camp: £275
Usually Included (vary depending on company used):
- Visa Paperwork
- 24 hour help line
- Comprehensive medical insurance (this does not cover pre existing conditions or any applicants over 65)
- Food and Accommodation whilst employed at camp
- In depth training
- Internet and time off
- Visa allows 30 days travel before you start and 30 days travel after the last day