Summer camp is more than a place—it’s a feeling. The laughter, the learning, the friendships that last a lifetime. But behind every magical camper moment? A well-supported, energized staff.
And for many camps across the U.S., international camp staff have become an essential part of that equation.
Bringing in staff from overseas isn’t just about filling roles—it’s about creating rich cultural exchange, building global connections, and ensuring campers learn from diverse perspectives. But while the impact is huge, so are the logistics.
International Camp Staff: A Win for Campers—If You’re Set Up for It
Let’s face it—welcoming international counselors to your camp comes with unique challenges. If you’ve ever juggled housing, transportation, cultural onboarding, and complicated payroll for non-U.S. staff, you know what we mean.
Some of the most common hurdles include:
How to pay international camp staff without U.S. bank accounts
Navigating visa, tax, and Social Security Number complications
Ensuring staff can access their earnings and send money home
Helping counselors feel supported—so they want to return next summer
Bridging cultural gaps and communication differences
Still, camps who invest in making international staff feel welcome see the rewards—through stronger camper experiences, higher staff retention, and a more positive, inclusive camp culture.
New Webinar: How to Support & Empower International Staff
To help camp directors overcome these challenges, we created a short, high-impact resource:
A free, 20-minute webinar: Enhancing the Camp Experience with Happy International Staff.
This on-demand webinar shares real-life strategies and tech solutions to help you streamline international staffing—from payments to onboarding to long-term retention.
🎯 You’ll learn:
Creative solutions for navigating staffing shortages
Tools to simplify payroll and financial logistics
Ways to create a welcoming, empowering environment for international team members
Tech hacks to keep things digital (and reduce paperwork headaches)
Whether you’re hiring one or 100 international counselors this summer, this webinar is packed with ideas to make their experience smooth—and your job easier.
Ready to Support Your International Staff?
We’re offering this webinar 100% free—just share your email and we’ll send it your way.
It’s time to elevate your international staffing process—and ensure your campers benefit from the amazing global community you’re building at camp.
Because when your international camp staff feel confident, supported, and empowered?
Everyone wins.
Want to go deeper?
Let’s talk about how Crowded can help your camp streamline payments and logistics for international staff—all on one platform.
