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One of the quieter worries about a summer camp in America is what happens if you get sick or hurt while you're there. Here's how insurance actually works on the AmeriCamp NZ programme. Wondering about insurance for a summer camp in America? Here's how J1 visa cover works and what's included in the AmeriCamp NZ programme fee.

Wondering if camps actually want Kiwi counsellors or just tolerate them? Here's the honest reason American summer camps keep hiring New Zealanders every season.

Think you've left it too late to be a camp counsellor? Here's the honest answer on age limits, who actually applies, and why it's rarely too late to go.

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.

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.

Worried about the Americamp interview? Here's what actually happens in the 20-minute conversation, the kind of questions you'll get asked, and how to walk in prepared.

One of the best kept secrets about doing a camp season in the USA is what happens AFTER.

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.

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.