Camp America

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.

FUNDING APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED FOR SUMMER 2026. Register for Summer 2027 updates 

• Students must be enrolled at Swansea University
• Students must have completed the online bursary application form - a link will be added for Summer 2027 in due course
• Students cannot be in the final year of study
• Students must be 18 years old to participate in all programmes
• Students will need to meet any eligibility criteria set by the programme provider/partner university summer school (where applicable)
• Postgraduate students can apply for funding but must provide evidence that their academic supervisor approves of their participation at the point of application
• International students should speak to the Visa Advice team to check the impact of participation on their Student Route visa

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All students must complete the University's International Travel Approval process in order to participate in summer programmes and remain eligible for funding.

More information is available on our Health & Safety page