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Summer Camps USA & Canada

Travel abroad in June 2026 with TravelBud and embrace sustainable travel, personal growth, and cultural exploration. Our exciting summer camp programs take you to world-class cities like Los Angeles, New York City, Vancouver, and Toronto - perfect for adventurous young travelers seeking immersive international experiences. And the best part? It's paid!

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Experience Summer Camps in the USA & Canada

Summer camps are a cornerstone of North American culture, and now you can be part of it! Our camps are located in some of the most exciting cities across the USA and Canada, where you’ll work with international students eager to improve their English and live a piece of the American dream. These short-term opportunities are perfect for Summer 2026 - offering cultural immersion, meaningful impact, and unforgettable travel experiences.

 

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What to Expect

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Salary

Summer Camp Participants will be paid a stipend of $2250USD for the 6-week camp - one of the best paychecks you can get for a summer camp program!

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Requirements

This opportunity is for travellers aged 18-26, with a passport from the UK, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, and the EU. A TEFL is preferred but not required. 

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Location

The summer camps take place in the USA (New York City, Los Angeles, Orlando, or San Francisco) or Canada (Toronto or Vancouver). Epic cities await!

Why Join a Summer Camp?

Spend your summer abroad at an international summer camp and gain more than just travel memories. These 6-week placements offer amazing benefits, including free accommodation, meals, and a stipend, while giving you the chance to build valuable international work experience. By working with ESL students, you’ll strengthen your resume, immerse yourself in a new culture, and create lifelong friendships with people from around the world.

After camp, enjoy up to 30 days of visa travel time to explore bucket-list destinations and experience the sights firsthand. A summer camp abroad is the perfect way to combine work, travel, and cultural exchange into one unforgettable adventure.

Application Deadlines & Dates
APPLICATIONS OPEN DEADLINE TO ENROLL
October 2025 January 31st, 2026

 

All participants need to be ready to travel by 1 June 2026.

Eligibility Requirements
  • Age: 18-26
  • Native English speaker: USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, EU or South African citizenship. Non-native speakers eligible as long as they have at least a B2 level of English.
  • Clean criminal background check
  • In good health

Typical Day at Camp
A normal working week is 5.5 days and the days are usually split into hourly sessions with breaks in between.

You can also expect to accompany students on exciting day trips and excursions after lessons.

What’s Included in Summer Camp program?

Your journey to summer camp includes all your pre-departure guidance from a skilled team, as well as amazing perks such as shared accommodation, your meals during camp, your medical insurance, and your $2250USD stipend. Camp counsellors will often accompany their enthusiastic campers to awesome activities outside of camp. 
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A stipend of $2250USD for your 6 weeks of camp. This is one of the best paycheques you can expect in the summer camp world!
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Shared Accommodation is included in your 6-week placement. It is on a university campus, sharing with other instructors
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Full assistance with your visa to travel to the USA/ Canada. USA-based camp leaders will go over on the J1 visa, and Canada-based leaders will go over on a temporary work permit.
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All your meals during camp will be provided.
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You'll be placed in one of partner camps for a 6 week duration in either Canada or the USA.
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Medical insurance is also included.
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Toronto and Vancouver are our amazing locations in Canada!

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Your campers will be students from around the world who are looking to improve their English.

 

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Camp counsellors often accompany students on their after-camp activities to awesome, bucket-list excursions

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Be part of one of the cornerstones of the American dream!

5 Reasons to join our Summer camps

  1. You're looking for a short term summer program to travel abroad and experience meaningful travel.

  1. You’re looking to boost your resume in the world of international ESL teaching.

  1. You want a hassle-free process for a summer-camp experience, with visa support, accommodation included, and a generous stipend.

  1. You’re looking to make a tangible, positive impact in the world.

  1. You’re looking for a way to travel sustainably and in a meaningful way.

How to Join our Epic Summer Camps in 2026

We know the idea of traveling abroad can feel overwhelming. That’s why we’ve broken it down into a few simple steps so that you can skip the stress and head straight to the adventure.

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Submit a Basic Application

In this step, you'll be asked a few questions on the basic application form. You'll also need to submit your self-introduction video telling us why you're a good fit!

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Speak with a team member at TravelBud

Book a quick call with one of our dynamic team members to discuss the details of your adventure and get you started on the next steps. If you pass this initial screening, you'll be able to get enrolled!

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Officially Enroll with TravelBud

Once you're initially accepted onto the program, you can get officially enrolled. You'll settle your $99USD enrolment fee. This fee is refundable if you are later not accepted onto the program. If you are accepted, we'll move you on to the next steps.

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Partner Interviews & Pre-departure Support

Our incredible partners for our Summer Camp Programs will complete the process of interviews and screening with you. Once officially accepted, you'll get hands-on pre-departure support for document collection and visa processes.

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Your Teach Abroad Journey Begins!

You'll be assigned one of our awesome camp locations and enjoy the best summer of your life! All participants need to be ready to travel by 1 June 2026.

Costs & Budgets for the Summer Camp Programs

The pricing and fees are dependent on your nationality and the type of payment option you'd prefer (once-off payment versus a three-payment option).

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Eligibility Requirements

You don’t need to have any teaching experience to join our Summer Camps program

But, what you do need is:
Be a native English speaker with USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, EU or South African citizenship. Non-native speakers eligible as long as you have at least a B2 level of English.
Be between the age of 18-26 years old.
Have a clean criminal background check.

Be in good health.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about our Summer Camps Program? Here are some of the most common ones we hear from applicants.

TravelBud’s Summer Camps Program offers a 6-week paid teaching placement at international English-language summer camps in the USA or Canada, followed by up to 30 days of travel. You’ll live on a university campus, work with international youth, and gain valuable intercultural and teaching experience - all in an exciting, supportive environment.
Placements are available in New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Orlando in the USA, and in Toronto and Vancouver in Canada. You’ll live and work on university campuses in these major cities, making it easy to explore during your off time.

No, a TEFL certificate is not required, but it is highly recommended. TravelBud offers an optional 120-hour online TEFL/TESOL certification for $499 USD. This can help you feel more prepared and strengthen future job prospects after the program.

You’ll earn a $2,250 USD stipend for the 6-week camp. The program also includes accommodation, meals, and basic medical insurance. After camp, you'll have an extra 30 days to travel on your J-1 visa (USA) or equivalent Canadian permit.

You must be between 18 and 26 years old, have experience working with children, strong group management skills, and be comfortable in fast-paced, hands-on environments. A self-introduction video is part of your application. Most participants come from English-speaking countries, but others may apply depending on visa requirements.

The next intake starts June 1, 2026, and includes 6 weeks of camp plus 30 days of optional travel. The enrollment deadline is January 31, 2026, but you’re encouraged to apply early due to high demand and visa processing time. The full application includes an interview, paperwork, visa assistance, and final placement confirmation.