Spend an unforgettable summer in China.

You don’t need any formal qualifications to work at a summer camp, although they do add a lot to your application.

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A strong passion or hobby can make all the difference in securing a role.

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If you had experience teaching, leading or being part of a certain activity, it could mean you could be the next superstar camp counsellor!

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But don't worry; when you get to camp, you’ll be provided with loads of training to make sure you’re up to the required speed for the role.

Most of the campers will speak English - it’s highly valued and it’s one of the reasons why parents will send their kids to an international style summer camp; to help improve their English.

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They will all have a varying level of English, but all will be able to follow basic English commands.

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You’ll also be paired up with a Chinese counsellor, who can speak fluent Chinese and English, who will be able to relay messages back and forth as required.

When you eat, you’ll get to sit amongst the campers and your fellow workers, which gives the whole experience a real close-knit, family feel.

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It’s normally a buffet-style selection, of incredible Chinese food, such as stir-fry vegetables, fried prawns, dumplings, soups and more.

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Part of cultural exchange is the food, and you'll definitely get to try lots of new things.

The fantastic thing about summer camp in China is that it can be so different depending on where you’re placed.

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You’ll be informed of your accommodation option well in advance, but it can vary from staff only rooms to a hotel-style layout.

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Most tend to be in dorm-style layouts, so you’ll have loads of time to get to know your fellow workers.

There are a number of different things that the team will do to ensure you’re fully ready for your adventure of a lifetime to China.

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All of the team have spent time living in China, so you’ll have one-to-one support from people who have really “been there and done it”.

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Throughout the application process, you’ll be helped through each stage, ensuring you have the right information and guidance to be successful in each area. This includes documents, phone calls and prep for the next stage.

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There are also in-depth prep days at numerous locations, where you’ll spend a full day and evening getting to know the team, your fellow colleagues and absolutely everything you need to know about your summer away in China.

Of course - which will no doubt be with your brand new friends you’ve made at summer camp.

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Your Chinese visa will give you 90 days from the date of entry, which gives you roughly 4 weeks after camp to travel.

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We also partner with The Dragon Trip to offer life-changing group tours around China, meaning you can focus on just enjoying it instead.

In short, yes you will need a visa.

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It can prove to be a little confusing on your own, that’s why the Adventure China team are there every step of the way, to provide you with personal guidance on getting your Chinese visa sorted.

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Having sent people to China for a number of years now, we're as well versed as anyone in how the process works.

No, speaking Chinese isn't an essential.

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Adventure China is an English speaking program, so all we require is that you have a good level of English.

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You’ll be speaking at English throughout camp, as camps love to hire international staff, which helps their Chinese campers improve their English.

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It certainly doesn’t harm you to know some Chinese, so brushing up on a few phrases, or using a translation app, can help you on your way.

There are so many types of roles available at summer camp in China.

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As a camp trainer, you’ll be teaching the children set activities based on your background.

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There are loads of activities available, both indoors and outdoors, so speak to the Adventure China team about what you could do in the summer.

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We work with numerous camps across some of the most incredible locations in China.

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These include:

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• East China: Shanghai, Qingdao & Ningbo

• North East China: Beijing, Harbin, Dandong & Changbai Mountains

• South China: Guangzhou, Kunming, Hong Kong, Hainan

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