AmeriCamp Blog
Stories
I Put My Hand Up
At nineteen, I dropped out of university before I’d technically started and flew to upstate New York to become a lifeguard.
Within a week, I had three new friends from Dunedin. Shortly after that, I put my hand up when someone asked if I could drive a boat.
I could. Technically.
Tips
What support do you get during your summer camp season in America?
Worried about being on your own on the other side of the world? Here's exactly who has your back before, during and after your summer camp season in America.
Advice
What to expect in your AmeriCamp interview
Wondering what the AmeriCamp interview is actually like? Here's an honest look at what happens, how long it takes, and how to walk in feeling ready.
Camp Life
A day in the life of a camp counsellor in America
Wondering what a typical day at a US summer camp actually looks like? Here's an honest hour-by-hour look at camp life, from sunrise cabin chaos to lights out.
Tips
What to pack for your summer camp counsellor season in America
Wondering what actually goes in the suitcase for a summer camp counsellor season in America? Here's a practical, no-nonsense packing list from AmeriCamp NZ.
Camp Life
Which US states could you end up at as a summer camp counsellor?
From lakeside cabins in Maine to horse ranches in Colorado, summer camp placements stretch across the whole of America. Here's what actually decides where you'll spend your winter at summer camp
Advice
When's the best time to apply for a summer camp counsellor job in America?
Wondering when to apply to be a camp counsellor in America? Here's why timing matters more than most Kiwis realise, and when you should actually get moving.
Advice
Not sure you're ready for America? Neither were most of our counsellors
Nervous about heading to a US summer camp at 18? Here's why AmeriCamp NZ says it's one of the best moves a young Kiwi can make.
News
How much do camp counsellors get paid in America? A guide
Wondering what a summer camp in America actually pays? Here's a straight breakdown of counsellor wages for 2027, what's covered, and how the money side really works
Advice
What is Americamp? A straightforward guide for Kiwis and Aussies
New to Americamp? Here's a plain explanation of what the programme actually is, how camp counsellor placement works, and what a season at a summer camp in America really looks like.
Advice
Is Americamp trustworthy? What NZ applicants should actually check
Handing over money and personal details for a summer camp job in America is a big leap of faith. Here's what actually makes Americamp NZ a legitimate, trustworthy option.