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From the UK · 19+

Spend this summer working at a camp in Europe

No visa for stays under 90 days. Room, board and training included, and the camp pays you every week.

See open placementsWhat does it cost?
  • No visa for stays under 90 days: you travel on your UK passport.
  • The camp pays you €75 a week (≈ £60).
  • Room, board and training included, and you're picked up when you arrive.

What an 8-week summer from the UK costs

Straight numbers, in euros and pounds, with Camp Europe as the example. Approximate figures are our estimates from 22 October 2026; International Camps Network's fees are exact.

What you pay

  • Pre-interview fee (early bird)not refunded on Camp Europe placements€55
  • Confirmation deposit€300
  • Return flight from United Kingdomtypical summer fare≈ €150
  • Medical and travel insurance, 56 daysabout €3 a day≈ €168
  • First Aid Certificate€55
  • Criminal record check (United Kingdom)≈ €26

Total€754 ≈ £630

What comes back

  • Deposit paid back by the camp, placement weeks 1–4 (€75 a week; training week unpaid)+€300
  • Extra weekly TCC, placement weeks 5–7: 3 × €75+€225
  • Transportation Cost Compensation (TCC), against your travel invoice+€150

Total+€675

Also included: training, room and all meals, pick-up on arrival and certificates.

Your summer, in the end

−€79

≈ £70

From the UK the flight is short, so the camp's weekly payments cover nearly all of it. Not a fortune, but a lifetime experience money can't buy.

No visa needed for under 90 days. From 2027, visa-free travellers to Europe will need an ETIAS travel authorisation (about €20).

Open placements

Each camp offers one of the two programmes: the Cultural Camp Experience or the Paid Counselor Placement.

Getting there from the UK

  • No visa for stays under 90 days, which covers every summer placement. Bring a passport issued less than 10 years ago and valid for at least 3 months after you leave Europe. From 2027: the online ETIAS travel authorisation (about €20).
  • Flights from London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh or Bristol: about €150 return (≈ £130), booked 2 to 4 months ahead; trains via the Eurostar work too. The camp picks you up at the nearest train or bus station.
  • Documents: a criminal record check less than 1 year old, issued specifically for working with children or the vulnerable sector (online printouts are not accepted), a first aid certificate and travel medical insurance for your whole stay (your GHIC helps, but does not replace it). Not sure which check to request? Message us before you order it.

Questions?

We help you choose a camp and tell you what a summer there is really like, including from British counsellors who have been.

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In their words

UK counsellors who have been

Olga A.

Fantastic

“Being a teamer offered a multitude of rewarding experiences that left lasting impressions. At the heart of it, the role allowed me to foster a sense of community and mentorship among campers. Each day presented the opportunity to positively influence young minds, guiding them as they learn new skills, embrace challenges, and build self-confidence. This interaction often lead to witnessing campers' personal growth, which is profoundly fulfilling.”

Olga A.

United Kingdom

Rachael M.

Summer adventure of a lifetime.

“My title says summer adventure of a lifetime, but camp is so wonderful that you end up getting drawn back year after year! Coming back this year was like being welcomed back home by a wonderfully large family! Whilst overall organisation may not be the strongest at camp they make up for it in wonderful directors who support you with all your worries and queries throughout the summer, creating a incredibly strong and united teamer team who really are there for you whenever you may need it. If you're someone who enjoys the challenge of working outside and in nature with children and a wonderful team of young people and adults then camp is for sure the place for you!”

Rachael M.

England

Liz D.

Amazing:)

“Everyone bonded together really quickly and the camp became a family every week with new additions. The atmosphere was so welcoming and friendly, everyone felt connected, supported, and to be able to express themselves openly. I loved being a language coach- especially the creative process of planning English based activities and sharing traditional English games with the campers.”

Liz D.

England

Rhea F.

Entertaining 😂

“Camp is such a wholesome environment. I met the most amazing and funny people from all over the world that I can now call my friends. The activities were so fun to lead and the kids always were so enthusiastic to do them. Being able to speak one language to teamers and another to the kids in the same place was the coolest opportunity and a great way to practice my German.”

Rhea F.

United Kingdom

Incredible

“Such an amazing experience. I got to make so many unforgettable memories and meet some really cool people.”

Hedd M.

Wales

Sonic J.

Animated

“From day one, immaculate vibes. The team there really puts a lot of effort into making sure the staff and kids there are fully enjoying themselves. They take child welfare very seriously. The path that could continue after this is also great for career development into the outdoor education world. This place is an amazing fun place to be your first or second stop, becoming a real pedagogy professional. The high ropes activities are run well, and given the correct longer term staff do the teambuilding, that can be very expertly done too. Overall, you can have an amazing experience here, which really relies on your willingness to take part in the fun, that's basically the only condition.”

Sonic J.

Scotland

Questions

›Do UK citizens need a visa for a summer camp in Europe after Brexit?

No, not for stays under 90 days, which covers every summer placement: you travel on your UK passport. From 2027, visa-free travellers to Europe also need the online ETIAS travel authorisation (about €20). If you also hold an Irish or other EU passport, travel on that one: no limit at all.

›How much does a summer in Europe cost from the UK?

Less than from most places: the return flight is about €150 (≈ £130) booked 2 to 4 months ahead. Room, board and training are included, and at Camp Europe the camp pays you €75 every week. Over an 8-week summer: you spend about €79 in total (≈ £70).

›Do I get paid?

Yes. On Camp Europe placements you pay a €75 pre-interview fee (€55 until 21 December), which is not refunded, and €300 to confirm. The camp pays you €75 every week: after the training week (unpaid), the first 4 weeks pay your deposit back, and from placement week 5 it is an extra weekly Transportation Cost Compensation (TCC), plus €150 TCC towards your travel.

›Do I need to speak German?

No. English is the working language at camp; another language is a plus, never a requirement.

›Who can apply, and when?

Anyone 19 or over (some placements ask for more). Applications are open from 1 November to 30 April, so it fits around university exams.

›Which documents do I need?

A valid passport; a criminal record check less than 1 year old, issued specifically for working with children or the vulnerable sector (online printouts are not accepted); a first aid certificate (a one-day course if you do not have one) and travel medical insurance for your whole stay. Not sure which check to request? Message us before you order it.

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