Summer camp is a great American tradition. And it was back in the mid 1800’s that Americans began turning to the outdoors for inspiration and recreation at some of the first US summer camps. Today, around 7 million American children are annually attracted to over 12,000 summer camps located throughout rural America.

At summer camp, youngsters aged 6-17 years can undertake a broad range of recreational and sporting activities as well as developing group living skills in an outdoor setting.

The Camp America international work/travel program operates in over 35 countries and annually arranges jobs (June-August) for 10,000 for international staff at independently owned summer camps. Camp America is the largest and most respected provider of staff to US summer camps and in Australia, has been placing thousands of enterprising Aussies at summer camps since 1973.

Camp America is on the hunt for 1,000’s of Aussies with sport’ leisure and recreational skills to spend 9-16 weeks in June to August 2010 soaking up the sun at summer camp somewhere in the USA. And according to US camp directors, Aussies come with the best skills and are popular with American staff and campers.

Activities in demand include- swimming, lifeguarding, sailing, windsurfing, water skiing, tennis, soccer, horseback riding, ropes, archery, camping, hiking, arts & crafts, performing arts, working with special needs children and many more.

Australians are renowned for their sporting skills and are popular and highly sought after by US camp directors throughout America. CAMP AMERICA places over 90% of all Australian applicants and you don’t have to be a ‘Hewitt’ on the tennis court or a ‘Thorpe’ in the pool to be successful!

Provided you are- at least 18 years of age (no upper limit), are cheerful, flexible and adaptable, can work with children, have skills in one or more of the 100 listed sport and recreational activities, and are available for a minimum of 9–10 weeks from June to August 2010, then chances are you’ll be spending our winter in the sun!

Camp America participants get- All accommodation and meals at camp, between US$1250 and US$1735 (depending on age and experience) pocket money for a minimum of 9 weeks at camp, medical / hospital insurance, discounted airfares to America, assistance with US J-1 cultural exchange visa, 24-hour emergency support in the USA, plus plenty of time after camp for independent travel and discovering America.

In short, you’ll make new friends, develop new skills and see new places. Furthermore, you will have had a worthwhile international work-experience that could very well influence future study or career prospects. Certainly looks great on the CV!

Camp America is a program of the American Institute for Foreign Study and in 1969, secured the approval of the US Department of State as an authorised provider of international staff to American summer camps.

For further information please visit www.campamerica.com.au

According to American families, Aussie nannies are adaptable, flexible, easy going and have a friendly nature. Families also endorse our childcare skills, which they rate amongst the best in the world. In fact, there is a very high demand for Aussie nannies and placement chances are excellent!

Au Pair in America applicants receive:

A choice of 3 different programs

• Au Pair in America
• Edu Care
• Au Pair Extraordinaire
• A pre-arranged placement for 12 months with a selected US host family
• A 4-day all expenses paid orientation and training session on arrival in New York
• Weekly stipend of up to US$250 per week
• Sponsored US Visa and the option of extending this for a further 6, 9 or 12 months
• All meals and accommodation
• Two weeks paid holiday
• US$ part-time study allowance
• Subsidised flight to the US
• 24-hour back-up, support and emergency assistance
• Departures to the USA every month!

AuPair in America applicants must:

• Enjoy caring for children and have relevant practical childcare / baby sitting experience
• Have completed year 10 at high school
• Have a valid drivers license (‘P’ plates ok!)
• Be aged 18-26 years (US Govt. Visa regulation).
• Agree to a national police check.

For further information please visit www.aupairamerica.com.au