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Summer Camp Volunteer
Each summer, BECA hosts a 3-week, half-day day camp for elementary students. The program aims to keep kids immersed in the English language through fun games and activities, making the transition to classes in August less difficult and preventing loss of learning over the long break. Each year, we seek a team of 6-8 Volunteer Summer Camp Counselors to work with approximately 75-100 students across...
Each summer, BECA hosts a 3-week, half-day day camp for elementary students. The program aims to keep kids immersed in the English language through fun games and activities, making the transition to classes in August less difficult and preventing loss of learning over the long break. Each year, we seek a team of 6-8 Volunteer Summer Camp Counselors to work with approximately 75-100 students across multiple grade levels, with about 15-20 students per classroom. If you're interested in applying, visit our website to find the volunteer application details. Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled, so candidates are encouraged to apply early.
Program Highlights
Make a lasting, positive impact on Central American kids through English lessons and creative recreational activities.
Dive into intercultural collaboration with other camp counselors from diverse backgrounds and walks of life, from recent high school graduates to degree holders.
Spend your summer on a short-term gap year in Honduras, engaged in service learning and community development.
Enjoy weekday excursions and weekend trips to destinations like Copan Ruinas and Cayos Cochinos.
Immerse yourself in Spanish culture and language while spending a summer with BECA.
Quick Details
- Honduras
- Summer
- 1-2 Weeks
- Childcare & Children
- Community Development
- Culture See more
- American
- Australian
- Canadian
- English
- French
Program Reviews
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Overall Rating
Total Reviews
Life changing!
November 03, 2019by: Liza Beardsley - United StatesProgram: Summer Camp VolunteerSpending part of my summer as a camp counselor in Honduras was truly life changing! As a full time teacher during the year, this break was exactly what I needed! Our leadership team was so organized and prepared and their communication prior to the trip ensured our safety, readiness, and team building before we even got there. The community was so welcoming and it was really neat to be able to go on home visits and get totally immersed in the culture! The weekend excursions were great for relaxing, team building, and seeing more parts of Honduras. I am so grateful for the team that I got to work with, the students that I got to teach, and the love that I felt from the community. I can't wait to go back this summer and hopefully many summers after that!!!!
So meaningful, I had to return!
April 28, 2019by: Meghan McArdle - United StatesProgram: Summer Camp VolunteerVolunteering as a summer camp counselor with BECA changed my life. I came back to the U.S. and immediately pursued my M.A. in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and decided to return for a full year of teaching two summers later on. The volunteer day was filled with a morning of hard work at our school site with plenty of time to unwind, relax, and/or pursue community relationships/engagement in the afternoons. It was obvious that I was able to contribute something, but on that same token, I learned and received in more in return through hands-on experience and in the relationships with everyone I met. I felt welcomed in the community and every challenge felt like it helped me grow as a person, teacher, and human being. There was also plenty opportunity for travel on the weekends. We went with groups to the mountains (with a waterfall hike), Copan, and a crystal-clear beach by the Bay Islands.
Life-changing
March 22, 2019by: Amy Maples - United StatesProgram: Summer Camp VolunteerThis was a first time abroad volunteer experience for me, and it truly was a life changer for so many reasons. The community engagement was wonderful, and in only 4 weeks I fell in love with Honduras. I’m still so grateful I had this opportunity to volunteer with such a passionate, genuine organization. I can’t wait to return to summer camp this year! :)
Program Details
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Locations
- Honduras
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Childcare & Children
- Community Development
- Culture
Availability
Years Offered: 2025, 2026, 2027
- Summer
- 1-2 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- American
- Australian
- Canadian
- English
This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Wifi Costs
- Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Group living
Salary & Compensation
No Salary- This is a volunteer program
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
- Some college credit, no degree
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Phone/Video Interview
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