1Apply to Jewish Camps USA
If you have any questions throughout the application process, don’t hesitate to contact us.
This is the first step to your life-changing summer!
This can be paid via an online link.
2Arrange your interview
We will take a look at your application and arrange your interview.
Interviews will take place at a time and place convenient to you, your Unit Head will be in touch to arrange this with you.
3 Attend your interview
Your interview will be with JCUSA ambassadors (these are people who have been to camp previously).
Interview Locations
Interviews take place online and in person depending on government guidelines.
4Pass your interview
We will then begin the next step of the program to find you the best summer opportunity.
You will receive an email from us informing you that you have passed your JCUSA interview and asking for any documents we may need.
5Program Fee 1 - £50 / $50
Due upon your interview being successful.
This can be paid via an online link.
6Documents
In order to go to camp in the summer there is paperwork to do, which we will help you through.
Terms and Conditions
References
Passport
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Sponsor Agreement and Fee Disclosure
Doctors Physician exam
7Background Check
JCUSA will give you all the information you need for your background check.
You must have an up-to-date background check in order to go to camp.
8Conversation with camp
The camp director will contact you for an online conversation, so remember to check your email frequently!
Even if you don’t get offered a job at the first camp, we will continue to give you opportunities at other camps, one at a time so there isn’t anything to worry about.
9Job confirmed at camp
Camp will confirm if you are hired. Bring on the best summer ever, Mazal Tov!
They will let us both know your role and the dates you are required to work.
10Program Fee 2 - £250 / $250
This fee is due within 5 days of your job being confirmed with camp.
This can be paid via an online link.
11Attend appointment at US Embassy
You will need to attend a visa appointment at the US Embassy to get your J1 visa.
We will help you with all the steps needed for this. It costs $160 (paid to US Embassy).
12Book flights
We will give you the information you need to book your return flights to camp.
Flight prices vary, however the earlier you book the best price you will get and if you need any flight support we are always here to help.
13Medical Insurance
Your medical insurance will be processed once we have your contract dates.
The JCUSA package includes medical insurance for the duration of your camp contract. This insurance doesn’t cover any pre-existing medical conditions.
14Orientation Day
Attend our camp-filled orientation day.
Takes place in April, exact date will be confirmed soon.
15Go to camp
Time to pack and have the best summer ever!
We will provide you with a packing list as a guide