Direct hires made simple.
A summer camp direct placement agency, powered by the teams at Smaller Earth and cenet.
- Founded
- 2023
- Category
- Cultural exchange
- Region
- United States
- Audience
- International applicants who already have a direct offer from a US summer camp and need help with visa, prep and arrival.
Built for the participant who already has the job.
American Camp Co was launched as a joint venture between Smaller Earth and cenet, one of the longest-running US J-1 visa sponsors, to focus on a single underserved corner of the industry. Candidates who already have a direct placement and just need help getting there.
- Direct hires in 2023
- 500+
- Average participant rating
- 9/10
- Countries served
- 12+
The only brand built solely for direct hires.
While every other agency focuses on placement, American Camp Co focuses on the participant who already has the offer, and the visa, support and prep they need to start work.
- 01
Exclusive direct-placement focus
One job, done well. Supporting candidates who already have a confirmed camp role through visa, application, and arrival. Specialized guidance, not generic recruitment.
- 02
Award-winning application platform
An intuitive digital application system designed to make completing the paperwork straightforward. Built on years of learnings from our parent group.
- 03
24-hour expert support
A dedicated team available around the clock during application, visa and the summer itself. On-the-ground support is built in, not an add-on.
Operating in 12+ countries and growing.
American Camp Co now serves applicants from the UK, US, Australia, Canada, Ireland, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, New Zealand, Mexico, Colombia and Germany, bringing the combined J-1 expertise of Smaller Earth and cenet to a previously underserved part of the camp staffing market.
