CampUSA 2026 Summer Job Opportunity in USA for Portuguese Youth

• When

  Withdrawn 10 - 26 weeks 32 - 40 hours per week
• Where

  São Pedro da Cadeira Lisboa Portugal
• Education levels

  Upper secondary education Post-secondary non-tertiary education Short-cycle tertiary education Bachelor’s or equivalent level Master’s or equivalent level Doctoral or equivalent level
• Internship types

  Internship Apprenticeship advanced Apprenticeship foundation Graduation assignment Part-time work Summer internship Traineeship Work placement Other
• Portugal
• Salary

  $ 2300 - $ 3200 per month

  Free Accomodation Free meals

Junta-te ao programa CampUSA e vive 9-15 semanas inesquecíveis como monitor num acampamento de verão americano. Melhora o teu inglês, faz amizades para a vida e descobre a cultura americana!

$2000-3000$ Salário Mínimo  

Gratuitos Alojamento e alimentação  

30 dias Viagem Livre

Activities

Supervising another person’s child is an enormous responsibility. Therefore, working as a summer camp counselor is an extremely important job. Counselors must be patient, mature and responsible individuals.

The ability to speak English proficiently is another critical skill for a prospective counselor. Strong English skills are a must when teaching an activity and in communication for all other aspects of camp. If a counselor does not understand or speak English well, he or she will be difficult to place and will likely be denied a visa.

Camp is an ever-changing environment, so the counselor needs to be open-minded, flexible and have a positive attitude. The ability to handle stressful situations in a constructive manner is essential for a counselor. He or she must be prepared to spend all day with the campers and always act in a mature and responsible manner when around them and their fellow teammates.

Most importantly, an individual who wishes to be a camp counselor in the United States should genuinely care about the welfare of children and be interested in learning about life in the U.S. They should not view this experience as an inexpensive option for visiting the U.S.

Preferred profile

All participants in the InterExchange Camp USA program must be:

Students, teachers, bona fide youth workers, or individuals with specialized skills

At least 18 years of age by March 1st of the year of participation. Not older than 28. 

Strong English speakers

Highly dedicated individuals who are committed to participating in the program for 9 to 15 weeks.

Available to work from early to mid-June through late August (Possible dates are between May 15-September 15)

Genuinely interested in working with children in an outdoor setting

What we offer

All counselors earn a minimum of $2300 USD Pre-tax.  Some camps offer more than the minimum stipend. 

These stipends are all based on a nine-week (63-day) schedule. If the placement lasts longer, they’ll be paid an additional $35 for each additional day worked. And remember, the camp will also provide them with free housing and meals!

Federal, State and local taxes WILL be deducted from these stipends!! 

The camp may pay more than the minimum and will specify in the job offer. 

Accident and sickness insurance for the entire duration of the program is provided.