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Application Process

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At Skilled Summers, we're committed to offering each of our applicants 1-2-1 support throughout the application process and your summer at camp.

Our application process is simple and straightforward. 

Follow the steps below to find out more.

Step 1 - Apply

Begin Your Skilled Summers Journey!

  • Here at Skilled Summers, we focus on recruiting experienced activity leaders and skilled specialists for our premium camps across the USA. To start, please refer to our ‘In-Demand Skills‘ section to see if you qualify for our programme.
  • Are you who we are looking for? Great! We can’t wait to hear from you. Apply by clicking 'Apply Now' below. There is no fee to do this.
  • The team will then be in touch to discuss your application and skills, and answer any questions you may have. If we feel you would be a good fit for the programme, we will then invite you to officially apply by beginning your application on our online system.
  • Your online application will involve going further into your background, specialist skills and discussing any prior experience working with children. Once completed, we will then invite you to arrange an interview with a member of our team.
  • Make your first payment of £49
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Step 2 - Your Interview

Once You Have Passed Your Interview Your Placement Is Guaranteed!

  • Your interview will take place via Skype/Facetime. During your interview, we will refer back to your application and discuss your skills and experience in more detail. 
  • Your interview will also give you the perfect opportunity to tell us about what type of camp you are looking for and the position you want to work in which will assist us with the placement process. 
  • Submit your references, photos and a short video demonstrating your skills.
  • Make your second payment of £99. This will allow us to submit your application to camps for consideration.

Step 3 - The Placement Process

Here's Where The Fun Begins... Let's Find Your Perfect Summer Home!

  • Your application will be sent to camps that have vacancies that match your skill set.
  • Location preference and camp type will be taken into consideration.
  • If a camp is interested in hiring you, you'll be invited to have an online interview with the camp director.
  • We want you to feel good about your placement. If the camp isn't a perfect fit, we'll match you with another one.

Step 4 - Post Placement

Congratulations!
You Got Placed! Here's What's Next.

  • Make your final payment of £177.
  • Complete your police background check (this is an important requirement for anyone working with children at camp).
  • Have a medical check up (to ensure you are fit and healthy to head to camp for the summer).
  • Attend the US embassy to obtain your J1 visa (a requirement to work at camp for the summer)
  • Book your flights!

Step 5 - Attend A Pre-Camp Orientation

Meet The Team & Other Participants At a Compulsory Pre-Camp Orientation

  • Attend our compulsory pre-camp orientation and meet other Skilled Summers participants.
  • Find out vital information about the programme, visa and insurance and what is expected of you at camp.
  • Get your FREE Skilled Summers merchandise to help you look the part at camp.
  • You will get plenty of ideas to help plan your 30-day post camp travel.

Step 6 - Your Skilled Summers Adventure Begins!

Get Ready For The
Best Summer of your Life!

  • The countdown to your incredible summer in the USA is on!
  • Pack your bags and stock up on your home comforts (we definitely recommend chocolate and teabags!)
  1. Here at Skilled Summers, we focus on recruiting experienced activity leaders and skilled specialists for our premium Camps across the USA. To start, please refer to our ‘In-Demand Skills‘ section to see if you qualify for our programme.
  2. Are you who we are looking for? Great! We can’t wait to hear from you. Complete our short initial application by clicking here at this point it is totally free to apply!
  3. The team will then be in touch to discuss your application and learn more about your hard-earned skill/s, if we feel you would be a good fit for the program you be invited to formally apply.
  4. Make your first payment of £49

Once you have been invited to the program this means your placement is guaranteed or your money back!

  1. Complete the remainder of your application which will go into further detail about your personality, your specialist skills, previous experience and experience with children.
  2. Book in a time to have an interview with one of our team, this will give you the perfect opportunity to tell us about what type of camp you are looking for and the position you want to work in which will assist us with the placement process.
  3. Submit your references and a short video demonstrating your skills.
  4. Make your second payment of £70 this will allow us to send your application out to camps.

We match you with your ideal camp!

  1. We will match you with premium camps in the US that have vacancies for your skill set, expect to have an online interview with the camp director.
  2. We will continue to line up interviews with camps until you find a match you and your camp director are happy with.
  3. Once your placement is confirmed your final fee is due and we will begin to process your visa documentation and organise your orientation, the team will also be on hand to assist with booking your flights.
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We are committed to offering each of our applicants 1-2-1 support throughout the application process and your Summer at Camp.

Our application process is simple and straightforward. Follow the steps below to find out more.

Step One

  1. Here at Skilled Summers, we focus on recruiting experienced activity leaders and skilled specialists for our premium Camps across the USA. To start, please refer to our ‘In-Demand Skills‘ section to see if you qualify for our programme.
  2. Are you who we are looking for? Great! We can’t wait to hear from you. Complete our short initial application by clicking here at this point it is totally free to apply!
  3. The team will then be in touch to discuss your application and learn more about your hard-earned skill/s, if we feel you would be a good fit for the program you be invited to formally apply.
  4. Make your first payment of £49

Step Two

Once you have been invited to the program this means your placement is guaranteed or your money back!

  1. Complete the remainder of your application which will go into further detail about your personality, your specialist skills, previous experience and experience with children.
  2. Book in a time to have an interview with one of our team, this will give you the perfect opportunity to tell us about what type of camp you are looking for and the position you want to work in which will assist us with the placement process.
  3. Submit your references and a short video demonstrating your skills.
  4. Make your second payment of £70 this will allow us to send your application out to camps.

Step Three

We match you with your ideal camp!

  1. We will match you with premium camps in the US that have vacancies for your skill set, expect to have an online interview with the camp director.
  2. We will continue to line up interviews with camps until you find a match you and your camp director are happy with.
  3. Once your placement is confirmed your final fee is due and we will begin to process your visa documentation and organise your orientation, the team will also be on hand to assist with booking your flights.
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