AmeriCamp Blog
Tips
What to pack for a US summer camp - the complete Kiwi guide
Heading to a summer camp in America? Here's the complete Kiwi packing guide - what to bring, what to leave at home, and the one thing everyone forgets.
Tips
Thinking about summer camp in America? Read this first
Five things every Kiwi should know before applying to be a camp counsellor in America - from J1 visa basics to why timing your NZ winter escape matters.
News
Why AmeriCamp NZ is the smartest way to spend your NZ winter
While New Zealand shivers through winter, smart Kiwis are heading to summer camps across America. Here's why Americamp NZ is the best way to make it happen.
Camp Life
What it's really like to be a camp counsellor in America
A Kiwi who's done it shares what a real day as a camp counsellor at a US summer camp actually looks like — the early mornings, the kids, the money, and why most people who go once find a way to go back.
Advice
How to know if you're ready to be a camp counsellor in America
The most common reason Kiwis don't apply for a US summer camp is not logistics or cost - it's doubt. Here's what camps actually look for, and how to know if you're ready.