Resources

Below you will find all the information you need to apply for and participate in CIEE Camp Exchange USA. If you have any questions that are not answered here, please feel free to contact us .

For a comprehensive guide to CIEE Camp Exchange USA, please download our program handbook. Please also refer to the helpful resources below.

Program Basics & Pre-Departure Info

• Activities at Camp
• Application Advice
• Letters of Recommendation
• Interview Tips
• Counselor Roles and Responsibilities
• Document Checklist
• Packing Tips
• Pre-Departure Checklist
• Types of Summer Camps
• Visa Sponsorship

Arrival at Camp

• Airport Arrival Procedures
• Applying for a Social Security Number
• Arrival Checklist
• Getting to Camp
• Meet and Greet
• Pay & Tax Documents

Life at Camp

• A Typical Day at Camp
• Adjusting to a New Culture
• Before You Leave Camp
• Extending, Changing, or Ending Your Program Early
• How to Have a Successful Summer

• Everyday Challenges You May Face at Camp

Legal, Health, & Safety

• Health & CIEE Insurance
• Important U.S. Laws
• Safety Tips
• Sexual Harassment
• Your Legal Rights

After Camp

• CIEE Alumni Global Network
• How to File Your Taxes
• Traveling in the U.S. After Camp
• Traveling Outside the U.S. After Camp