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RETURN TO CAMP

It has never been so easy to return to your camp through CCUSA!

  1. Contact your camp and indicate that you want to return to them. Ask them for an email, invitation letter, your 2022 contract or the CCUSA Returnee Invitation form.
  2. If you already have a CCUSA Footprints portal, log in, select the Camp Counselors USA program, the system should prefill in some of your answers. Complete your online application, upload a new photo and your invite/ email or contract to return to camp, read/sign the program agreement and pay the Application fee. 

NOTE: Even if you have NOT used CCUSA before, we can help you get back to camp.

COSTS

The Returnee Program Fee
What you pay for CCUSA € 395
What you earn? * Talk to your camp directly about this
Other costs
Police Check FREE Every returner is required to get a police check every year.
J-1 visa fee $ 160 USD The Cost for the J1 visa (pay when you do your visa application).
Air ticket Budget around 170,000HUF to about 300,000 HUF It is worth buying it as soon as possible. The sooner you get it, the cheaper it can be.
Health History form Variable It's usually free, but some doctors can ask for money.
     
These third party costs are not charged by CCUSA but do make up your total application

WHAT YOU GET

  • Insurance for the duration of your camp contract
  • 24 hours emergency assistance while you are in the United States.
  • Help with visa application and DS-2019 form, which is essential to obtain a J-1 visa.
  • Personal assistance from the CCUSA Budapest Office.

WANT TO TRY A NEW CAMP?

This isn't always possible, but to try a new camp you will need to get a recommendation from your old camp and write up why you want to try a new camp. Please download and get these documents complete below.  

NOTE: You will also be considered a first time applicant again as you are going to a new camp for the first time.