RETURN TO CAMP
It has never been so easy to return to your camp through CCUSA!
- 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.
- 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. |
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These third party costs are not charged by CCUSA but do make up your total application
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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.