Odyssey International Camp is our cultural exchange organization which is designated by the U.S. Department of State to sponsor international applicants who wish to participate in the J-1 Camp Counselor Exchange Program and to experience authentic American culture by spending a summer working with young campers at summer camps in the United States.
Our Camp Counselor Programs Include
Review of applicant eligibility per Department of State guidelines
Interview with a staff member of Odyssey International Camp
Review of all application documents
Confirmation of host company eligibility
Issuance of Form DS-2019 (a prerequisite to obtaining a J-1 visa)
Medical insurance for the duration of the program
Organized cultural activities and events
24/7 support and access to Odyssey International Camp staff
All participants must receive a J-1 visa in order to participate in an Odyssey sponsored Camp Counselor program. The J-1 Visa was created by the U.S. government to offer students and young professionals the opportunity to participate in educational and cultural programs in the United States for a specific period of time.
These cultural exchange programs offer the chance for cultural immersion in the United States and personal and professional development to promote mutual understanding between citizens of the United States and other countries. The J-1 Visa, or Exchange Visitor Program, is a non-immigrant visa overseen by the U.S. Department of State.
More information is available on the U.S. Department of State website at http://j1visa.state.gov.