How do I browse camps on the platform?
Once you are Ready to Hire, go to the Roles section of your Camp Leaders profile. You can browse all available camp roles that match your profile, with your best matches at the top. Click on a role's card to open up more information about that camp, including their overview, location, photos, videos, and any other roles they have open.
What are recommendations?
The Camp Leaders US placement team reviews participant profiles in the background and recommends certain participants to camps they believe would be a good fit.
This happens entirely behind the scenes, so there's nothing that will show up on your profile and nothing you need to do to be considered. It works alongside browsing and requesting interviews yourself, rather than replacing it. The best way to improve your chances is the same as improving your chances generally: keep your profile complete and up to date, add a video introduction, and make sure your skills and availability are accurate.
How do I request an interview with a camp?
Although camps may approach you once your application is in the Ready to Hire stage, you do not have to wait for camps to come to you. You can request interviews directly through the platform:
Log in to your Camp Leaders profile
Head to the Roles section
Find a role that interests you and check if the camp has open interview slots
Request an interview and add a cover note to stand out
You can have up to 3 interview requests open at a time (or 5 during an online hiring fair), so take a look around and make use of the shortlisting feature to compare before you commit. For more on how this works, see the "How many interview requests can I have at once?" section in How placement works.
If the camp has available interview slots, you can request one straight away. If they do not have open slots, you can still send a request, and they can suggest times if they would like to meet you.
A short, personal cover note explaining why you are interested in that camp and what you would bring to the role can make a real difference.
What happens after I request an interview?
If a camp accepts your interview request, the accepted interview will appear in your My Interviews section along with the meeting link; you will also receive an interview booking confirmation by email. Keep an eye on your emails, spam folder, and Camp Leaders messages so you do not miss communication from camps or Camp Leaders.
Can more than one camp interview me at the same time?
Yes. There's no exclusivity between camps, you can have interview requests out with several camps at once, up to your usual limit of 3 (or 5 during a hiring fair). This means you don't need to wait on one camp before hearing from another.
We'd still recommend messaging each camp promptly to show your enthusiasm, and responding quickly to any communication. Directors are often interviewing several candidates at once, and timely replies make a real difference.
Can I find my own camp?
If you are applying to Camp Leaders for the first time, the team will find a camp for you. Camp Leaders has a team of camp experts who have been to camp themselves and are ready to match you with the right camp based on your application and preferences.
However, if you have already found a camp and they have offered you a role, you can still get visa sponsorship through Camp Leaders. Contact the team to discuss how this works.
Can I get placed with a friend or partner?
Yes. You can link your profiles together when logged in. To do this, enter your friend's applicant ID in the linked applications section of your profile. They will then need to accept the link request from their own profile. Once linked, Camp Leaders knows you would like to be placed at the same camp. This applies to friends and couples.
However, this is a request, not a guarantee. It's ultimately up to each camp whether they want to hire friends or couples. Some camps are happy to do so, while others have a policy of not hiring linked applicants. Requesting joint placement can also reduce the number of camps available to you, so we recommend being flexible.
Even if you end up at different camps, you'll still have the chance to meet up during time off and the 30-day travel period after camp.