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Returner Costs

Explore the options below to find out exactly how much another summer with the Camp America J-1 visa program will cost you. Go back to the same camp or try something new!

New Camp No Flights

Includes up to $1950 USD pocket money from your camp!

Includes up to $1950 USD pocket money from your camp!

€410

Places are filling fast - start your application now

No Flights Available No flights included

Includes food & accommodation on camp, group international accident & sickness coverage, visa sponsorship, support and so much more!

No Flights Available No flights included
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How it works

There are many benefits to coming back to camp as a returner, including the opportunity to earn more. Sign back up to another summer today.

Includes up to $1950 USD pocket money from your camp!

Find you a summer camp placement.

Food and accommodation on camp.

24/7 support in the USA.

Over 55 years' experience! Est. 1969.

J1 visa sponsorship and support.

Group International Accident & Sickness Coverage.

Paid to Camp America

1st Instalment - €60

When you’ve completed enough of your application, a notification will appear to tell you that it’s time to sort out your online interview! Please note: this instalment is non-refundable.

2nd Instalment - €150

It’s time for our office to process your application! This includes; verifying your references, approving your police check and getting your application ready for camps to see! EXCITING!

3rd Instalment - €200

Your final instalment confirms your camp placement! Get ready for an amazing summer!

Total to Camp America: €410

Paid to third parties

Police Check

After your interview you will be given instructions of how to apply for your police check. All of our applicants are required to obtain a new police check as part of the application.

Medical Form

Everyone is required to submit a Camp America medical form, which needs to be completed by a doctor. This fee is non-refundable! We’d love to tell you exactly how much this is going to cost but it completely depends on your Doctor.

Visa Embassy Fee

$185 USD, fee is set by and paid directly to the American Embassy. This fee is subject to change and is non-refundable.

Total to third parties: €0

Prices are subject to change based on fluctuations in currency exchange rates.

€410 to Camp America, plus third party costs

Includes food & accommodation on camp, group international accident & sickness coverage, visa sponsorship, support and so much more!

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Same Camp No Flights

Includes up to $1,950 USD pocket money payment from your camp!

Includes up to $1,950 USD pocket money payment from your camp!

€440

Places are filling fast - start your application now

No Flights Available No flights included

Includes food & accommodation on camp, group international accident & sickness coverage, visa sponsorship, support and so much more!

No Flights Available No flights included
Apply Now

How it works

There are many benefits to coming back to camp as a returner, including the opportunity to earn more. Sign back up to another summer today.

Includes up to $1,950 USD pocket money payment from your camp!

Find you a summer camp placement.

Food and accommodation on camp.

24/7 support in the USA.

Over 55 years' experience! Est. 1969.

J1 visa sponsorship and support.

Group International Accident & Sickness Coverage.

Paid to Camp America

1st Instalment - €60

When you’ve completed enough of your application, a notification will appear to tell you that it’s time to sort out your online interview! Please note: this instalment is non-refundable.

2nd Instalment - €150

It’s time for our office to process your application! This includes; verifying your references, approving your police check and getting your application ready for camps to see! EXCITING!

3rd Instalment - €230

Your final instalment confirms your camp placement! Get ready for an amazing summer!

Total to Camp America: €440

Paid to third parties

Police Check

After your interview you will be given instructions of how to apply for your police check. All of our applicants are required to obtain a new police check as part of the application.

Medical Form

Everyone is required to submit a Camp America medical form, which needs to be completed by a doctor. This fee is non-refundable! We’d love to tell you exactly how much this is going to cost but it completely depends on your Doctor.

Visa Embassy Fee

$185 USD, fee is set by and paid directly to the American Embassy. This fee is subject to change and is non-refundable.

Total to third parties: €0

Prices are subject to change based on fluctuations in currency exchange rates.

€440 to Camp America, plus third party costs

Includes food & accommodation on camp, group international accident & sickness coverage, visa sponsorship, support and so much more!

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Same Camp Flights Included

Return to the same camp and earn up to $1350.*

Return to the same camp and earn up to $1350.*

€510

Minimal hassle & maximum fun - flights included

Flights Available Return flights package

Includes food & accommodation on camp, group international accident & sickness coverage, visa sponsorship, support and so much more!

Flights Available Return flights package
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Cost of application after 1st January 2025: €565

How it works

There are many benefits to coming back to camp as a returner, including the opportunity to earn more. Sign back up to another summer today.

Return to the same camp and earn up to $1350.*

Find you a summer camp placement.

Food and accommodation on camp.

24/7 support in the USA.

Over 55 years' experience! Est. 1969.

J1 visa sponsorship and support.

Group International Accident & Sickness Coverage.

Paid to Camp America

1st Instalment - €60

When you’ve completed enough of your application, a notification will appear to tell you that it’s time to sort out your online interview! Please note: this instalment is non-refundable.

2nd Instalment - €150

It’s time for our office to process your application! This includes; verifying your references, approving your police check and getting your application ready for camps to see! EXCITING!

3rd Instalment - €300

Your final instalment confirms your camp placement! Get ready for an amazing summer!

Total to Camp America: €510

Paid to third parties

Police Check

After your interview you will be given instructions of how to apply for your police check. All of our applicants are required to obtain a new police check as part of the application.

Medical Form

Everyone is required to submit a Camp America medical form, which needs to be completed by a doctor. This fee is non-refundable! We’d love to tell you exactly how much this is going to cost but it completely depends on your Doctor.

Visa Embassy Fee

$185 USD, fee is set by and paid directly to the American Embassy. This fee is subject to change and is non-refundable.

Total to third parties: €0

Prices are subject to change based on fluctuations in currency exchange rates.

€510 to Camp America, plus third party costs

Includes food & accommodation on camp, group international accident & sickness coverage, visa sponsorship, support and so much more!

Apply Now
New Camp Flights Included

Includes up to $1,350 USD pocket money from your camp!

Includes up to $1,350 USD pocket money from your camp!

€669

Minimal hassle & maximum fun - flights included

Flights Available Return flights package

Includes food & accommodation on camp, group international accident & sickness coverage, visa sponsorship, support and so much more!

Flights Available Return flights package
Apply Now

How it works

There are many benefits to coming back to camp as a returner, including the opportunity to earn more. Sign back up to another summer today.

Includes up to $1,350 USD pocket money from your camp!

Find you a summer camp placement.

Food and accommodation on camp.

24/7 support in the USA.

Over 55 years' experience! Est. 1969.

J1 visa sponsorship and support.

Group International Accident & Sickness Coverage.

Paid to Camp America

1st Instalment - €60

When you’ve completed enough of your application, a notification will appear to tell you that it’s time to sort out your online interview! Please note: this instalment is non-refundable.

2nd Instalment - €150

It’s time for our office to process your application! This includes; verifying your references, approving your police check and getting your application ready for camps to see! EXCITING!

3rd Instalment - €459

Your final instalment confirms your camp placement! Get ready for an amazing summer!

Total to Camp America: €669

Paid to third parties

Police Check

After your interview you will be given instructions of how to apply for your police check. All of our applicants are required to obtain a new police check as part of the application.

Medical Form

Everyone is required to submit a Camp America medical form, which needs to be completed by a doctor. This fee is non-refundable! We’d love to tell you exactly how much this is going to cost but it completely depends on your Doctor.

Visa Embassy Fee

$185 USD, fee is set by and paid directly to the American Embassy. This fee is subject to change and is non-refundable.

Total to third parties: €0

Prices are subject to change based on fluctuations in currency exchange rates.

€669 to Camp America, plus third party costs

Includes food & accommodation on camp, group international accident & sickness coverage, visa sponsorship, support and so much more!

Apply Now

Ready to dive back in?

If one summer on our J-1 program wasn’t enough, then get ready do it all over again as a returner! Enjoy last season’s camp or try something new – the choice is yours.

Excited for another American adventure? Sign up to learn more about this season, from how to get started on your new J-1 visa application to the latest work and travel information.

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