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    After camp

    Travel period, going home, tax, and planning your next summer

    Travel period

    Your 30-day travel period after camp, including insurance, visa rules, and tips for exploring America.

    Extending your stay

    How camp extensions work, what to consider, and how to arrange extra time at your camp after your contract ends.

    Re-entering the US

    Can you leave the US and re-enter during your travel period? Visa rules for trips to Canada, Mexico, and beyond.

    Tax

    Your US tax obligations as a J-1 visa holder, how to file your return, and recommended tax services.

    Returning home

    Everything you need to do before heading home after camp, from closing your bank account to packing up.

    Returning to camp

    How to come back to camp next summer, the returner application process, and tips for securing your spot.