Name

camp america

Legal name

American Institute for Foreign Study, Inc.

Website

https://campamerica.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural Exchange Staffing Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

Keywords

• International camp staffing
• J-1 visa sponsorship
• Cultural exchange programs
• Summer camp recruitment
• Trainee programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Stamford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Trainee Program Fees: J-1 Trainee program sponsorship with Direct Placement fee of $2,900 and Assisted Placement fee of $3,700 (both including SEVIS fee), plus $100/month insurance
2. Camp Counselor Program Fees: Program fees charged to US camps for placing international camp counselors, with separate fee schedules for standard placements, California, Wisconsin, and other state-specific requirements
3. Recruitment Fair Fees: Tiered qualifier pricing for Camp Directors' Fairs based on placement volume (Purple, Gold, Blue, Green, Red camps with different rates), plus roommate and guest rates, booth-only options, and additional room night charges

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Camp America arranges international cultural exchange staffing for U.S. summer camps by sponsoring J-1 visa placements of pre-screened counselors, support staff (Campower), and professional trainees from 20+ countries. The company delivers end-to-end recruitment, screening, visa sponsorship, online matching via its Camp America Online portal, and annual international Camp Directors' Fairs for face-to-face hiring.

Product overview

Camp America is a full-service cultural exchange summer camp staffing resource operated by the American Institute For Foreign Study (AIFS). The company offers a portfolio of J-1 visa sponsorship programs including the Camp Counselor Program (core offering since 1969), the Campower Summer Work Travel support staff program, and the AIFS Trainee Program for extended professional placements. Camps access international staff through the Camp America Online portal and annual Camp Directors' Fairs held internationally. The company recruits from over 20 countries through a network of AIFS offices and provides comprehensive support including visa processing, insurance (via AIFS Cultural Insurance Services International), tax/payroll guidance, and regulatory compliance management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Camp Counselor Program J-1 visa sponsorship program placing pre-screened international staff at U.S. summer camps as counselors, including recruitment, screening, visa processing, and ongoing support. Offered to U.S. summer camps seeking international counselors.
• Campower Program Summer Work Travel program enabling U.S. summer camps to hire international workers for non-counselor support roles (dietary, housekeeping, maintenance) under J-1 visa sponsorship.
• AIFS Trainee Program J-1 Trainee program allowing international professionals to stay in the U.S. for up to 18 months to gain skills in fields including Education, Hospitality, Management, and Business. Includes Direct Placement ($2,900) and Assisted Placement ($3,700) fee structures plus $100/month insurance.
• Camp Directors' Fairs Annual international recruitment events (since 1985) where U.S. camp directors meet and hire international staff in person across 14+ cities in the UK, Poland, Hungary, Australia, New Zealand, and Mexico. Qualifying camps are categorized by placement volume (Purple, Gold, Blue, Green, Red tiers) with associated per-night rates.
• Camp America Online Portal Online portal for camp directors to view applicants, manage placements, access logistics and financial information, and track recruitment status. The system serves as the primary self-service and matching tool for U.S. camp partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 250,000+ international students have participated since 1969
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American Camp Association (ACA)coreOthersCamp America is affiliated with the American Camp Association, displaying the ACA logo on their website as a trusted partner in the summer camp industry. ACA provides standards and accreditation for camps.
• Christian Camp and Conference Association (CCCA)minorOthersCamp America is affiliated with the Christian Camp and Conference Association, displaying their logo as a partner organization serving faith-based camps.
• SCOPEminorOthersCamp America is affiliated with SCOPE, displaying their logo as a partner organization in the camping industry.
• Camp MinderminorOthersCamp America displays the Camp Minder logo as an affiliated partner, likely serving as a technology or software partner for camp management.
• Alliance for International Educational and Cultural ExchangecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamp America is an active member of the Alliance for International Educational and Cultural Exchange. Works collaboratively with the organization in the spirit of sponsor cooperation, sound industry practice, and a collaborative regulatory landscape.
• US Department of StatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamp America works closely with the US Department of State as a designated J-1 sponsor in both camp counselor and summer work travel categories. Meets regularly with its offices of Designation, Program Administration, and Compliance.
• AIFS (American Institute For Foreign Study)coreOthersCamp America is a division of the American Institute For Foreign Study Inc. (AIFS), founded in 1964, which provides organizational backing, global infrastructure, and regulatory expertise. AIFS operates offices in UK, Australia, Germany, Poland, Austria, and Switzerland.
• Cultural Insurance Services InternationalcoreOthersAttendees at Camp America Recruitment Events are covered by AIFS' Cultural Insurance Services International for the published tour dates, providing travel and medical insurance coverage.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• CampMinder: Camp management software platform that serves as an affiliated technology partner of Camp America. Not a competitor but a complementary service for the same camp customer base, enabling registration, communications, and staff management workflows.

Broad incumbents

• WorldStrides: Large educational travel and cultural exchange provider offering international work travel and student programs. Operates a broader portfolio than Camp America but competes in adjacent cultural exchange categories and shares the J-1 sponsor designation ecosystem.

Direct peers

• InterExchange: Designated J-1 sponsor offering Camp USA and Work & Travel programs that recruit international staff for U.S. summer camps. Competes head-to-head with Camp America for both camp clients and international applicants across Europe and Latin America.
• Greenheart Exchange: Non-profit J-1 visa sponsor operating Camp Exchange USA and Summer Work Travel programs with a similar mission-driven positioning. Directly comparable to Camp America in regulatory authorization, target audience (international applicants seeking U.S. camp placements), and customer segment (U.S. summer camps).
• Cultural Homestay International (CHI): J-1 visa sponsor operating Camp Counselor USA and Summer Work Travel programs with comparable placement fees and recruiting from similar international markets. Operates as a direct competitor for both U.S. camp clients and outbound applicant flow from Europe, Latin America, and Asia.
• Alliance Abroad Group: Designated J-1 sponsor providing Work & Travel and au pair cultural exchange programs. Competes with Camp America in the Summer Work Travel Campower category, serving overlapping camp and international applicant pools under the same U.S. Department of State designation.
• CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange): One of the largest U.S. Department of State–designated J-1 sponsors, operating Camp Exchange USA and Work & Travel USA programs that directly compete with Camp America's counselor and summer work travel offerings. Both organizations serve the same camp and international applicant pools under the same federal regulatory framework.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookurlgeni.us/facebook/camp-weblink
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/camp-america
• Instagraminstagram.com/campamericaus

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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