ccusa
ccusa
Camp Counselors Canada
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Benefits and Costs

Program Benefits

Confirmed Placement

CCUSA works hard to find just the right camp placement for your unique personality! During your face to face interview, we will get to know you and help you understand what camp is all about.

Up to 10 Weeks Insurance Coverage Included

Included with your program is up to ten weeks of insurance coverage. If your placement and arrival orientation is longer than 10 weeks, you will be responsible for paying the additional cost of insurance coverage over 10 weeks, which must be done prior to departure for your trip.

Room and Board

All participants receive room and board for the full duration of their work placement.

Earn a set stipend

Pocket money varies according to your age, experience and qualifications, but you can expect to earn during an 8-10 week contract:

  • $1,400 - $1,800+ (Canadian) for your summer camp placement as a Camp Counselor
  • $1,800 - $2,100+ (Canadian) for your summer camp placement as Support Staff

If a camp wants to hire you for longer than 10 weeks, they will pay you additional monies.  
Camps will deduct taxes from your pay, and you may not be able to claim this money back at the end of the year.

Work Permit and Visa Requirements

Participants will be required to obtain a work permit, and possibly a visa depending on their citizenship(s) and/or countries lived. You are responsible for all associated costs for the visa/work permit (up to $250 CAD, subject to change).  Though not required, you are at liberty to obtain immigration services on your own, or you may have the opportunity to use immigration services obtained by your camp, or CCUSA's preferred provider depending on where you are placed.  More information will be provided after your placement is confirmed.  Many nationalities are eligible for the Working Holiday Permit which will allow you to work at camp and continue to work for up to 24 months in Canada. It is your responsibility to review eligibility requirements, quotas and apply / pay for this.

Canadian Social Insurance Number

Upon arrival in Canada all participants will receive instructions on how to obtain a Social Insurance Number that will allow them to work legally in Canada.  In some cases, we will even walk you there.  This is an easy process!

24 Hour Emergency Support from Experienced and Friendly Staff

The full-time staff at CCUSA is dedicated to giving you the very best service around. We are just a phone call away 24/7 if an emergency occurs during your stay in Canada. You can count on friendly, personal service from everyone on our team.

Simple Online Application Form

When you decide to go and work in Canada you want to make it as simple and easy as possible! Follow this link to Apply Now.

Be a Part of a Unique Canadian Community

Canadian diversity provides the perfect atmosphere to develop lifelong camp friends from around the world and many camps have avenues to allow you to keep in touch with them for years to come.

Cultural Exchange

You are an ambassador for your country. You will have a unique opportunity to learn about other cultures as well as sharing your culture and unique skill sets with other campers and staff. International staff has been a staple in Canadian Summer Camps for many years and have left their stamp on many of our great camps.

What You Pay

Program Fees

Please contact your local office for updated fees.

Supplemental Costs

The following fees are in addition to CCUSA's program fee costs and set by independent bodies

  • Work permit (Up to $250 CAD) 
  • International Flights
  • Police check
  • Physician’s completed Health History Form
  • Accommodation costs in your arrival city prior to camp
  • Potentially a two day first aid course in your arrival city