THE TEA ABOUT SUMMER CAMP AND GETTING A J1 VISA // CCUSA

Hey everyone, welcome back to my channel, my name is Em and I'm so excited to share this new video with you!
In this video I talk about
Why you should work at summer camp
Which agency to go through
Is it too late to apply for summer 2020?
The process of getting your J1 Visa
When to book post-camp travel
When to book your flights
Costs around getting to camp
a Q&A and lots of lil videos and photos from my past 3 summers at camp
INSTAGRAM: @emilypamio
CCUSA - www.ccusa.com.au
Feel free to leave a comment or to message me on Instagram if you have more questions :)

[@PrettyPink454]

So excited!! I got placed at camp Pisgah in North Carolina! It’s a Girl Scout camp, your videos and ally’s videos have seriously helped me! So excited for camp, as this will be my first ever year as a staff member 🤩🤩🤩💕🇺🇸🙋🏼‍♀️

[@emilypamio8148]

this comment makes me so happy! I cannot wait for you to have the most amazing summer! I'm so happy my videos have helped

[@marywoodard605]

Do you know if the camo has been shut down due to the circumstances?

[@CH-os2vd]

I definitely just didn't binge all your vids at 12.30am haha :)

[@emilypamio8148]

haahhaa i love this! You've made my day

[@MissMolly022]

I've been binge watching just about every camp video I can find trying to convince myself to apply this year, thanks for another to add to the list 😅

[@emilypamio8148]

yesss you're so welcome, this is your sign to go and apply

[@shanesarna5972]

Oop CORONAVIRUS

[@charlottesahely808]

This vid makes me so keen for camp!! Its my first year this year, its suuuper early but I was just wondering what kind of bag you take? not sure which would be better suitcase or backpack/duffle if you plan on doing lots of travel after? Love your videos!!!

[@emilypamio8148]

hey! so so excited for you!! 100% take a suitcase, you will end up using so much stuff and you'll accumulate so many tops and hoodies while at camp too :)

[@minimaltezer]

Great video! Getting really excited now, it'll be my first time working at a camp this summer :) I was just wondering how much of an issue it is if you don't have a driving licence for post camp travel? x

[@emilypamio8148]

thanks so much, im so excited for you! Which camp are you heading to? That's totally okay, lots of people I've travelling with didn't have their licence at the time. If you are planning on travelling with a van/car/RV, just make sure you have a couple people in your travel group who do have their licence. :)

[@sydneyschweber1175]

you are GLOWING in this vid miss u

[@emilypamio8148]

i miss you SO MUCH!!!

[@delainegneco7352]

I loved camp so so so so much! Can't wait to go back next summer 2020🌟 are you going back to your camp?

[@emilypamio8148]

so excited for you!! :)

[@garymcneill7902]

I’m considering going next summer,2021. Is it worth it?

[@emilypamio8148]

@@garymcneill7902 it'll be the best decision you ever make! 100000%

[@theelivv254]

I’m so tempted to apply for this summer, have 2 weeks to decide I’m just so scared of not enjoying it or making friends

[@emilypamio8148]

what are you thinking now? Everyone who goes to camp is in the same boat as you, on their own wondering if they'll make friends, with an open mind and enthusiasm for being at camp, you'll make friends and have an amazing time :)

[@u-lyrics7335]

Hi great content, Im just trying to go this summer but I hope I can get a place in a camp 'cause i' ve seen a lot of applicants videos and I'm not that skillfull or experienced like other people, but I hope everything get as plained, greetings from México 🇲🇽👍

[@emilypamio8148]

there is a place for everyone at camp! Any skill is special no matter your level, as long as you have a passion for it, camps will love that! There are also so many other roles at camp that you could be asked to take on and when a camp sees your application and realise that your personality will fit perfectly at their camp, they will reach out to you! All the best, camp is so so special!

[@u-lyrics7335]

@@emilypamio8148 thanks for your advice I hope I can get a place in any Camp 😁

[@emilypamio8148]

@@u-lyrics7335 good luck!!

[@miriamgj6221]

Hi! I’m new over here, I’m watching all the videos about camp because I’m going as a Camp counselor In summer 2022 and I was wondering how long did your documentation to book the visa appointment took to get to you? From the visa sponsored to you?

[@emilypamio8148]

Hey, I’m so excited for you! The J1 visa documents probably took a few weeks to arrive once I got placed at camp, but with covid, the transit time may be longer

[@calebhoughton1738]

Hey! So my bestfriend and I are wanting to apply to camp America for 2021 together and we were wondering if there is anyway we are able to apply to the same camp or be placed on the same camp together, as we are wanting to experience it together? 😊

[@emilypamio8148]

You can ask your agency but chances are you'll get hired by different camps, it's honestly the best experience to go to where you don't know anyone and can almost be whoever you want to be within yourself and make friends on your own merit. You can always meet up after camp again

[@tianapamio7462]

yeahhhhhh that's my sister. woooow go Em see you in 2024.

[@lovedayayto7652]

any tips for flying first time?... and on your own!

[@emilypamio8148]

its so much fun! bring a neck pillow and wear really comfy clothes, My biggest tip is to take your own snacks, I usually bring a whole avocado and crackers and other snacks bc aeroplane food makes me feel ikkk and makes me face break out. Also try sleep on the flight while its nighttime at your destination so try and normalise your sleep schedule :)

[@nicolascoto9024]

I'm in the process to get a placed. I like your videos, i looked for in Instagram and I didn't find you...

[@emilypamio8148]

my IG is @emilypamio :)

[@CC-ql6jr]

I'm a South African and really keen to join ccusa camp, is there still time to to be accepted and placed for 2022

[@emilypamio8148]

yes absolutely there is! I believe that applications are usually open until march, good luck! :)

[@emilyperezzz]

Laughing at the fact that our group of counselors could’ve been a divi like hello

[@emilypamio8148]

we really were, waitrons '20? hahah

[@evatbn]

Hi, I wanted to apply for 2021, but i have to say after reading the programm agreement, i got quite scared 😂 When they mention that with a J-1 Visa we have to do a cultural activity once every week and then report on it, i wanted to know if you did do that? because no one really mentions it in their videos, so i'm kinda confused on what it is about!

[@emilypamio8148]

hey, this is a formality and no need to stress over it. Cultural activities include simply being at camp overseas, eating US food, campfires, swimming in the lake, your camp's 4th of July celebrations, camp traditions and going to Walmart. Your camp will give you opportunities and reminders to fill out the form on your agencies website (e.g. CCUSA) every 30 days while you're at camp, usually 1 month in and then at the end of your time at camp :)

[@evatbn]

@@emilypamio8148 ohh okay that makes more sense, thank you so much for taking the time to reply! I had another question, quite an important one actually, so they are asking to choose at least 4 types of camp, the thing is i would be really comfortable doing two of then, then the third type i’d be down too!! but when it comes to the fourth one, i don’t know if i could see myself in it. It’s kind of like a forced pick because of the 4 different types request. Did you feel like this too? what were your 4 picks ? and should i mention it at some point, or not say anything at all ? 😬

[@emilypamio8148]

@@evatbn i picked traditional, specialty, girl scout of religious camps. Religious camps doesn't mean that you'll be placed at bible camps, its most likely quite the opposite, as most traditional style camps have a religios affiliation. e.g. Most camps on the east coast of the US have campers from progressive Jewish families in NY, Long Island, Connecticut etc. Once you've selected religious, you can just write in a small paragraph that you're not comfortable at a strict religious camp and prefer not to be teaching religion and you'll be sweet! Good luck! :)

[@evatbn]

@@emilypamio8148 your answer is very helpful, thank you so much for taking the time to reply! This was my exact concern with religious camps, so you gave the perfect tips aha :) x

[@emilypamio8148]

@@evatbn you're very welcome

[@reginaphalangephalange6152]

how did you roadtrip in an rv? did you all rent it together? x

[@emilypamio8148]

at camp we organised the RV hire once we had our group confirmed. When we picked it up, we had to put the full fee on one person's card who is over 21 years old and then everyone transferred their split of the RV hire from there

[@CC-ql6jr]

Thanks for the great info lady

[@emilypamio8148]

thanks!

[@siobhansheridan3303]

i applied in december for 2020 but haven’t been placed yet

[@emilypamio8148]

i know you're stressing but don't stress girlie, the placement process can take a while, its just about when a camp is looking to hire for your top skills, the perfect camp will reach out to you and you'll be so happy!!

[@SofiesSpectrum]

I absolutely love your camp videos!! Hopefully I'll be going in 2021, will you still be going then? X

[@emilypamio8148]

always a pleasure chatting with you Sofie! I'm not sure at this point, taking it one year at a time :)

[@kirbylee1487]

Any tips for first year camp counselors?

[@emilypamio8148]

Not for the moment as I feel as if I've spoken about most aspects of camp in all my camp videos so far. I'm also not travelling/going to camp this year bc of covid so I don't have much to post

[@kirbylee1487]

@@emilypamio8148 ah gotcha! Just asking, because Ill be working as a camp counselor for the first time this summer and im kinda nervous

[@emilypamio8148]

@@kirbylee1487 ill be happy to answer any q's you have, message me on insta @emilypamio

[@ewerf9125]

I remember u from camp, u gonna be there this year

[@emilypamio8148]

I won't be :(( too hard to get over to the US with covid this year

[@ewerf9125]

@@emilypamio8148 Ah, hopefully next year

[@emilypamio8148]

@@ewerf9125 hope so!

[@emilyperezzz]

The pic of me u and ellie🥺♥️

[@emilypamio8148]

i love that pic!! no goats, no glory

[@danielgearie3178]

I don’t like being called Daniel by you 😥

[@emilypamio8148]

be grateful for your shoutout Gearie