Costs: Programme fee is £695 which includes flights, plus additional costs
Participants can earn up to $1650 USD pocket money from your camp

Funding: £695 for eligible students, or £895 for eligible widening participation students
Funding is limited and not guaranteed for all applicants. Funding applications are reviewed on a first come, first served basis. Published funding is only open to eligible applicants who apply by midnight 4th January 2026. After this date, funding levels may be reduced.

Dates: From 1st May onwards but you need to have completed your assessments at Swansea before departure so choose your start date carefully.

Programme duration: 9 weeks

More detailed information available in the table below

Programme details

Camp America highlights the key benefits of participating in the programme as:

  • Experiencing a new culture
  • Combining work and travel
  • Getting to see the real USA and experience a true American tradition
  • There is a role on camp to suit everyone
  • The programme fits into a summer during university
  • Camp America is an official J1 Visa Sponsor
  • Work experience to add to your CV
  • Opportunity for independent travel

More information available via the Camp America website.

Costs & Funding Am I eligible? Apply & Next Steps International Travel Approval