From mid-November onwards we will send suitable applications, specially selected for your camp, for you to review via your online account. As always, we will do our best to find the 'right' people for your camp. You will also have the ability to search our database of applicants currently not being considered by another camp.

You will be the only director to receive each application we send you so we ask that you make your decisions as quickly as possible. Delays can affect an applicant's chances of placement. Information on the people you have hired, including returners, will be available during the year by logging on to your online account.

When you accept someone, you send them two copies of your standard counselor contract and a copy of your camp brochure and any other counselor literature (including medical forms if necessary). The applicant will be instructed to return a signed copy of the contract to you. You will also send a copy of the contract to BUNAC’s office in Connecticut. BUNAC/IEP confirms the placement with the applicant and also organises visa, flight and insurance.

As previously stated, Canadian camps do have some extra form-filling. We will give full guidance on the process to both camp and counselor when applicants are placed.

That’s all there is to it. You pay us for the counselors in June and provide assistance in obtaining Social Security cards. You will also be asked to help us in the SEVIS Validation process.

Don’t forget that our New York office is there to help you, as well as the staff, during the summer season.

For further information about hiring counselor staff through Summer Camp USA or to request a brochure, please call 1-800-462-8622 or email: camps@bunacusa.org.