CAMP COUNSELORS CANADA
BRINGING THE WORLD TO CAMP SINCE 1986
CAMP COUNSELORS CANADA
www.ccusa.com
Program Overview CCUSA’s Camp Counselors Canada program partners with the best camps in Canada to facilitate enriching exchange opportunities. Our thorough screening ensures camps receive talented, eager participants ready to make a difference in the lives of campers.
“This year’s group was absolutely fantastic everyone really chipped in and pulled their weight. They were both welcomed and enthusiastic participants in the YMCA Kanawana community.” Kate Taylor Camp Director
Benefits and Services • Selection: CCUSA only accepts the best candidates. • Face to Face interview: All participants must pass a comprehensive interview with a knowledgeable team member. • Placement: Our experienced placement team helps match qualified participants with directors’ unique needs. • Police Background Checks: Every participant gets one. • Health History Forms: Every participant gets one. • Insurance: Participants are provided with comprehensive travel insurance. Camp’s Workers Comp should be used for workplace injuries. • Videos: Every participant prepares a short introduction video, helping directors assess their personality. • Work Permit Support: Participants obtain either the 1-2 year Working Holiday or the employer specific camp counselor work permit. CCUSA is partnered with a world class immigration firm to assist with the paperwork. • Country Offices: Our country offices are dedicated to the success of their participants. Many CCUSA country directors have 15-20+ years experience promoting the camp program. • Canada Orientations: CCUSA provides a free two night orientation for all first year participants in one of five arrival cities (Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto and Montreal). During the orientation, participants obtain their SIN and a bank account or a TransferWise borderless account. • 24/7 Emergency Service: Experienced help is a free call away at 1-800-999-2267.
“Working at camp gives you amazing memories in the craziness that is camp and life long friends that feel like family.” Emer from Ireland Camp Manitou
CCUSA History CCUSA’s mission is to bring the world together.
1986
Since our founding, CCUSA has placed over 100,000 international participants in over 1,000 summer camps around the world. CCUSA was founded to help international participants experience life at summer camp in the USA. Over the years, our vision has grown.
1990
CCUSA launched Camp Counselors Russia, expanding the opportunity to camps in Russia.
2003
CCUSA opened its very own Camp California on the Adriatic Sea in Croatia. Since it’s opening, Camp California has hosted campers and staff from over 30 nations.
2006
CCUSA launched Camp Counselors Canada, allowing participants to experience the rich heritage and traditions of summer camps in Canada.
2017
CCUSA added Work Experience Canada, giving employers in Canada the opportunity to hire international participants for 12-24 months.
Today, CCUSA partners with the best camps in the world, including 40 of Canada’s best. In addition, CCUSA offers Canadians reciprocal exchange opportunities on virtually every continent at summer camps, ski resorts, internships and volunteer centers. We are passionately committed to your success!
2019 CCUSA Full Time Offices and Partners Europe
South America
Caribbean
Dominican Republic Guadeloupe Jamaica
North America Canada* Mexico USA*
Central America
Argentina* Brazil Chile Colombia Ecuador Paraguay Peru
UK and Ireland England* Ireland* Northern Ireland* Scotland* Wales*
Austria Netherlands* Belgium Norway Croatia* Poland* Czech Republic* Portugal Denmark Russia Finland Slovakia* France Slovenia Germany Spain Hungary* Sweden Iceland Switzerland Italy Turkey Luxembourg Ukraine Macedonia
Africa
South Africa*
Asia
China Japan South Korea Taiwan Thailand
Australasia Australia* New Zealand*
Cost Rica
* CCUSA owned & operated offices
International Hiring Fairs Free for Qualifying Camps* Hiring fairs allow directors to hire participants face to face, while experiencing their unique cultures firsthand. Reserved for camps that hire 10+, 2019 host countries include the Netherlands, England, Scotland, Dublin and Mexico. Australia and New Zealand are offered for a fee on a limited basis. * Visit campdirectorsfairs.com for more information.
Customized Hiring Trips If your schedule does not allow you to attend one of our fairs, and you wish to hire a large number of staff, consider a customized hiring trip.
Skype/Virtual Camp Fairs If you prefer to stay home, we can arrange a skype fair for you.
Registration Registration typically opens August 1st for the following year. Space is limited and on a first come, first serve basis.
“Camp changed my perspective, understanding and approach towards everyone around me and how I’ll continue to live my life after leaving camp.” Faye Whittaker- Leeds, UK Easter Seals Camp Horizon ‘18
Join the CCUSA Family! We are passionately committed to your success! Over the years, Robert Hudson and Valery Kostin have coordinated thousands of international placements at many of the best camps in North America. We understand the complexities and are proud to partner with a wide variety of camps & industry associations. To learn more visit www.ccusa.com or contact us today at: Robert Hudson Director 1-800-999-2267, ext. 108 roberth@ccusa.com
Valery Kostin Business Development Director 1-800-999-2267, ext. 404 valeryk@ccusa.com
CAMP COUNSELORS CANADA 901 E Street, Suite 300 San Rafael, CA 94901 USA www.ccusa.com CAMP COUNSELORS CANADA