Buyer's Guide

GEC is a designated sponsor of Exchange Visitor programs that provide an opportunity for qualified foreign nationals to gain experience and travel in the United States for a brief period of time. The mission and purpose of our programs are to offer our participants a positive exchange experience in the US to learn about our culture and share their own with Americans. We believe our qualified foreign nationals can bring diversity and cultural enriching opportunities to camps all over the U.S.

We bring campers to the United States and place them into accredited camps that meet our criteria, including have facilities and programs like sailing, canoe & kayaking, arts & crafts, archery, ice hockey, basketball, rowing, surfing, team sports, leadership training etc. They must have well-established safe and security procedures and policies, and outstanding exemplary leadership. We will work with camp owners, camp youth leaders to successfully identify and establish long-term relationships.

We bring campers to the United States and place them into accredited camps that meet our criteria, including have facilities and programs like sailing, canoe & kayaking, arts & crafts, archery, ice hockey, basketball, rowing, surfing, team sports, leadership training etc. They must have well-established safe and security procedures and policies, and outstanding exemplary leadership. We will work with camp owners, camp youth leaders to successfully identify and establish long-term relationships.

InterExchange CAMP USA offers quality pre-screened international candidates for both counselor and support staff positions, and provide unparalleled customer service for camps and staff. We also arrange J-1 Visa sponsorship for returning staff or those camps who have found staff on their own.

The International Camping Fellowship is a worldwide assembly of camp and youth development professionals sharing their enthusiasm, knowledge and commitment to power of the camp experience. The ICF has grown to over 2300 individuals, camps, and organizations in 62 countries. The next in-person gathering of the ICF community is in Tarragona, Spain in October 2023. Centred on the theme of “Fem pinya”, the International Camping Congress welcomes all camp professionals to “Come Together to Rise Higher”.

Odyssey International Camp is a designated sponsor in the J-1 Camp Counselor Exchange Program. We connect camps with enthusiastic, international camp counselors and provide all the necessary documentation, insurance and support. Our program applicants come from all over the world and contribute a unique cultural element to camp. All program participants speak fluent English and have a wide range of camp-centric skills. Contact us about hosting international camp counselors this season!