You can find a job at summer camp in Europe by working with one of the English-language camps on this list. Working as a summer camp counselor is a great way to spend a summer in Europe while making a bit of money and not having to pay for room and board. To make it easy to find a job that hires international staff, I have compiled a list of 28 summer camps and 8 summer camp placement agencies that will allow you to find summer work in various countries across Europe.
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FAQs About Working at a Summer Camp in Europe
How can you find a summer camp job in Europe?
This post will provide you with a list of summer camp job opportunity’s in Europe and tell you the country, applicant eligibility, what is provided for camp staff, and how long your contract will be. You can click the link to go directly to the summer camp’s page to learn more and apply.
How can you apply to work at a summer camp in Europe?
You can apply to work at a summer camp in Europe by directly applying via the camp’s website or by using a work placement agency. To make it easy, this post is broken down into 3 sections:
Summer Camps in Europe: Camps that you can directly apply to on your own.
Placement Agencies: Companies that place you in a summer camp job for a fee.
Camps for EU-Passport Holders: Camps that only hire EU citizens or those who hold a EU passport.
What jobs are there at European summer camps?
The European summer camps on this list are English language immersion camps. This means they need English speakers to teach English in either a classroom setting or during camp activities. These camps also hire activity instructors, cooks, and various other roles.
How do European summer camps compare to American summer camps?
Most European summer camps aim to have an American-style influence. All of the ones on this list are English immersion camps but most have a focus on adventure and being in the great outdoors. Thus, they won’t have all the same cultural components of an American-style summer camp, but some will come very close.
Who is eligible to work at a summer camp in Europe?
To legally work at a summer camp in Europe you need to obtain the proper working VISA for the specific country you are going to work in. You will also need to meet the summer camp’s job/working requirements. The camp you apply to/get a job with will be able to advise you on what you will specifically need. Be sure to do your research and make sure you are eligible before you apply.
Summer Camps in Europe
The summer camps below directly hire international staff. To apply, click on the link and it will direct you to the summer camp’s website where they will explain how to apply.
1. Young Austria
Location: Austria
Eligibility: Ages 19+, who are Austrian, an EU citizen, or can obtain a work permit.
Length: One week or more.
2. Camp California
Location: Croatia
Eligibility: Ages 18+, fluent in English, experience with kids, and experience with at least 1 out of 30 activities the camp offers.
Length: 10-weeks from June-August.
What’s Provided: Accommodation, meals, and an end of summer travel reimbursement.
3. American Village Camps in France
Location: France
Eligibility: Ages 18+, fluent in English, and have experience with children. Non-EU citizens will need to obtain French work authorization.
Length: Multiple programs are available from March-October spanning 1-12 weeks.
What’s provided: Monthly salary, accommodation, and meals.
4. Fokus Camps
Location: Germany
Eligibility: Native English speaker and experience working with kids.
Length: 2-6 week placements in 1 of 10 locations in Germany.
What’s Provided: Room and board.
5. LEO Lingo
Location: Germany
Eligibility: Native-level English speaker, previous work with kids, preferably a recent graduate or current student.
Length: Late July-early September.
What’s Provided: Accommodation, food, and a weekly wage.
6. KCA
Location: Germany
Eligibility: Native English speaker and experience working with kid.
Length: 4-5 weeks.
What’ Provided: Salary and room & board.
7. Ionian Village
Location: Greece
Eligibility: Ages 21+ and are Greek Orthodox.
Length: June-August
What’s Provided: Accommodation, meals, and round trip air fair for arrival and departure (between JFK & ATH only).
Note: This is an Orthodox Christian camp.
8. The English Camp Company
Location(s): Italy and Austria
Eligibility: Ages 18+ and a native English speaker.
Length: Three program options during June-September.
What’s Provided: Accommodation with a host family and meals.
Note: You are expected to spend time with your host family during your free time.
9. ACLE
Location: Italy
Eligibility: Ages 19+ and a native English speaker.
Length: June-September
What’s Provided: Accommodation, meals, and possibly a weekly paycheck.
10. EDUCO ITALY
Location: Italy
Eligibility: Ages 18+ and a native English speaker.
Length: 1-2 weeks during June-September.
What ‘s Provided: Accommodation with a host family.
Note: There is a €200 orientation fee.
11. International Experience
Location: Italy
Eligibility: Ages 20-35 with a college degree (or currently a college student). They hire American, Australian, Canadian, New Zealand, South African, and European staff.
Length: 4-weeks
Note: They offer 2 camp programs, one living in an apartment and the other with a host family.
What’s Provided: Apartment program: Accommodation and lunch during work. Home-stay program: Accommodation and all meals.
12. Angloville
Location(s): Mainly in Poland, Italy, and Hungry. Opportunities in Malta and the U.K.
Eligibility: To work for the adult program you must be ages 25+. For the Junior and Kids program you need to be ages 18-35.
Length: Minimum of 1-week
What’s Provided: Accommodation, food, a city tour, and transportation to the meeting location.
Note: You need to pay a refundable security deposit of €129. When you complete the program, you will receive €99 back and they will keep €30 for a ‘banking and admin fee’ (aka: tourist tax).
13. Camp Iskra
Location: Russia
Eligibility: A Native English, German, Spanish, French, or Chinese speaker.
Length: There are 3 separate 3-week sessions. They prefer you stay for at least 2 of them.
What’s Provided: Accommodation, meals, and transportation to camp.
14.Happy Faces
Location: Romania
Eligibility: Ages 18-40 who speak fluent English.
Length: Minimum 4-weeks. Maximum full summer.
What’s Provided: Accommodation and meals.
15. English Cool Camp
Location: Romania
Eligibility: Ages 18-30 and a native English speaker.
Length: June-August
What’s Provided: Accommodation and meals.
16. English Yes You Can
Location(s): Spain, Scotland, and Ireland.
Eligibility: Native or C1 level English speakers who have the right to work in the UK or Spain, and have camp or teaching/coaching experience.
Length: 4-weeks.
What’s Provided: Accommodation, meals, travel from Madrid, and a salary.
17. TECS
Location: Spain
Eligibility: Ages 18+, have experience with kids, be an EU citizen or have a valid work permit.
Length: 2-6 weeks
What’s Provided: Accommodation, food, uniform, and payment.
18. YMCA Europe
Location: Spain
Eligibility: Native English speakers from the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, or Australia. Have some university studies, or experience/qualification as an English Teacher, and experience with kids.
Length: About 4-weeks, late June-late July
What’s Provided: Room and board.
19. The Village
Location: Spain
Eligibility: Native English speaker or a Spaniard with C1 Level English.
Length: 4-weeks in July.
What’s Provided: Full room and board.
20. Forenex
Location: Spain
Eligibility: Native English speaker with experience working with large groups of children.
Length: Summer
What’s Provided: Accommodation and meals.
21. Leaders for Youth
Location: Spain
Eligibility: Native or fluent English speakers over the age of 18 who have experience with youth.
Length: 1-12 weeks during the summer.
What’s Provided: Travel, housing, food, and accommodation.
22. Exportise Summer School
Location: UK
Eligibility: Ages 18+, native competency of English, and ability to work in the UK.
Length: 4-weeks or more
What’s Provided: Full room and board.
23. BOSS
Location: UK
Eligibility: Have a Cambridge CELTA, Trinity TESOL, or certified in an equivalent.
Length: Late June – early August
What’s Provided: Weekly pay, accommodation, and meals.
Note: This is technically a ‘summer school’.
24. FriLingue
Location: Switzerland
Eligibility: Ages 18+
Length: Summer season, June-August. They have winter, fall, and spring camps as well.
What’s Provided: Room & board and payment.
25. Camp Adventure
Location(s): Germany, England, and Northern Ireland.
Eligibility: Ages 19+
Length: 2-12 weeks
What’s Provided: Expense allowance, accommodation, and food.
Program Cost: Must apply through Camp Europe, see #26 under the placement agencies below.
Summer Camp Placement Agencies
The following are agencies that offer support in finding work at a summer camp in Europe for a program fee.
26. Camp Europe
Location(s): Mainly in Germany, the U.K., and Ireland. Opportunities for Spain, Austria, Switzerland, France, and Sweden.
Eligibility: Ages 19+
Length: 4+ weeks summer placement
What’s Provided: Accommodation, meals, pick-up/drop-off at the airport, and assistance in placement country.
Program Cost: €290 refundable deposit reimbursed upon program completion.
27. Go Camps
Location: Spain
Eligibility: Ages18+ and a native English speaker.
Length: July-August
What’s Provided: Room & board and €150-€200 per week.
Program Cost: €570
28. Canterbury English
Location: Spain
Eligibility: Ages 18-45 and a native English speaker.
Length: 2-weeks, 4-weeks, or more.
What’s Provided: Food and lodging in July and August (no accommodation offered in June). Compensation of €300 for teaching 1-month, and €1300 for 2-months.
Program Cost: €700
29. TEFL Summer Camp Jobs
Location(s): UK, Romania, Italy, and Greece.
Note: This company offers several different programs. Each have different lengths, costs, eligibility, and a list of what is provided.
30. CCUSA
Location(s): Europe and around the world.
Note: This company offers several different programs. Each have different lengths, costs, eligibility, and a list of what is provided.
31. You Can Camp
Location: Italy
Eligibility: Ages 20-30, a native English speaker with a college degree, or currently attending college. They hire American, Australian, Canadian, New Zealand, South African, and European staff.
Length: 2-weeks or 4-weeks.
What’s Provided: Accommodation, meals, and a ride to camp.
Program Cost: *Placement fee not stated, must inquire with them
32. InterExchange
Location: Italy
Eligibility: Ages 20-35, a native English speaker, current college student or graduate, and/or have camp experience.
Length: 2-weeks
What’s Provided: Meals and accommodation.
Program Cost: €300
33. Gotoco
Location(s): Spain, Germany, Poland, Italy, Austria, Romania, and more…
Eligibility: Advanced or Native English speakers who have a high school or A-level certification and have the right to work in the UK.
Length: Varies between programs.
What’s Provided: Varies between programs.
Note: You may not be able to choose you location.
Camp Jobs for EU Passport Holders
The follow European summer camps specifically state that they only hire staff who have an EU passport.
34. Camp Suisse
Location: Switzerland
Length: Sumer dates
Eligibility: Ages 19+ and an EU citizen (or from a European Free Trade Association country).
What’s Provided: Accommodation, meals, in-resort insurance, and weekly wages.
35. Le Rosey Summer Camp
Location: Switzerland
Eligibility: Ages 20+, experience with kids, have a good knowledge of English, be an EU citizen/have a EU or Swiss passport.
Length: Summer
What’s Provided: Full room and board, a uniform, competitive salary, and insurance.
36. Village Camps
Location(s): Switzerland, Austria, and Portugal
Note: This company offers several different programs. Each have different lengths, costs, eligibility, and a list of what is provided.
Conclusion
If you are looking for a job at a summer camp in Europe, there are plenty of options to choose from. To apply for a job at a European summer camp, you can directly apply to one of the camps on this list or utilize the placement agencies also listed above. Have you worked at summer camp in Europe? What was your experience like? Please share in the comments below.