Keep in mind: you are not entering the United States on an ESTA, you are entering with your J1 Visa. Your Flight to Camp Depending on the country from which you are travelling, flights may be arranged for you, or you will have organized your own. If you are unsure about your flight arrangements then check the ‘Travel and Flights’ section of your Camp Leaders profile. For flights organized by Camp Leaders, you will receive an email notification of your outbound flight, no later than 10 days before your travel date.

Mobile Phones Check with your mobile phone company to see what is available in your contract before you head out. Look into costs to purchase a SIM card prior to coming to the United States. You can also purchase a pay as you go phone in the United States. Due to some remote locations for camps, anticipate that internet and cell phone service may be slow and potentially there will be no cell phone service.

Note: be aware of gate changes in the airport, and have your onward travel instructions handy. COVID-19 As COVID-19 measures change frequently and vary based on departure country and camp location, your local country office/camp will do their best to provide you with the most up-to-date COVID-19 guidelines before your departure. For information on guidelines for travelling to the US please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/travel-planner/index.html Your health, safety and welfare is the utmost priority for Smaller Earth, your visa sponsor and your camp.

Summer camp in America is an amazing experience, but it can also be intense. Make sure to take care of yourself this summer. Top Tips For When You Arrive at Camp Get to know your surroundings Don’t be afraid to get involved Get to know your co-counselors Contact your parents - let them know you’ve arrived safely Training When you arrive at camp you will have training specific to your role at camp and training specific to camp rules, policies, and how best to equip you with the tools you need in order to be successful in your role at camp.

24/7 Support from Camp Leaders Over the course of the summer, you will be challenged, mostly positively, but there also might be times you feel stressed, tested or tired. We want you to be happy and have the best experience possible. If you do feel like you need a little more help, use the chain-of-command at your camp for help, speak to more experienced camp staff or contact Camp Leaders US office.