Skilled Summers Reviews 53

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for being incredibly supportive, approachable, and transparent, making the entire process simple and streamlined. Many highlight the exceptional customer service, noting the team's dedication to answering questions quickly and providing guidance every step of the way. People frequently mention the personalized approach, including video calls and camp visits, which made them feel comfortable and well-prepared. Consumers are particularly impressed with the efficiency and ease of the overall service, often describing the application and visa processes as smooth and quick. Reviewers appreciate that the company ensures a good fit between their skills and the camp placement, leading to fulfilling experiences.

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Based on these reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve been using Skilled Summers for 4 incredible summers and cannot recommend Cat and her team enough! From my initial placement at my now summer home to the continued support it’s a no brainer for J1... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Skilled summers is the best!! The most supportive agency eveeer! From the very beginning, Cat was incredibly supportive, patiently answering all my endless questions and guiding me through every... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This year was my first time going to summer camp and I'm glad I chose Skilled Summers. Cat and her great team made every step of getting to Canada very simple and made sure I was prepared and knew eve... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had an amazing experience working with Skilled Summers. This year, I went to Camp Chipinaw working as the weights instructor. The process of getting placed was smooth and well-organized, and I alw... See more


Company details

  1. Recruitment Service

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Skilled Summers offers a premium placement service at the best camps in the United States. Get paid for teaching your passion to children.


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4.8

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

53 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

skilled summers forever !!!!!!

From start to finish, the customer service has been absolutely brilliant. You receive such a personal experience as everyone is incredibly dedicated and passionate about what they do and getting you state-side. Harry dealt with my application and ensured all steps, from the interview, visa and experience at camp went well. I wouldn’t have been able to do this without his help and commitment. Harry and Cat even visited us and checked in with how it was all going. I would recommend Skilled Summers over Camp America any day!

June 30, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The most helpful agency

The most helpful agency, always ready to help every step of the way and helped me get placed at a brilliant camp super early. Highly recommend!

August 8, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The most supportive agency around!!

The most supportive agency around❤️ from the moment I signed up I felt reassured and not alone with each stage!! My day camp was one I wouldn’t have even known was around if it wasn’t for Skilled Summers giving me the best summer ever!! Both Cat and Harry visited my camp while I was in America which showed how much they do care about those that use their agency as well as took us out on a meal to celebrate. Skilled Summers really is one of a kind where you aren’t just a number to them, you are apart of a family and I wouldn’t change my experience for the world❤️

August 22, 2025
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Reply from Skilled Summers

Thank you so much for your lovely review Emma! It's made our day! xx

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Skilled Summers have been so good to…

Skilled Summers have been so good to deal with from the start to finish, they looked after me and answered all my concerns about travelling and going to get a visa and I’m very happy to recommend them to anyone looking to go to camp!

August 31, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Skilled Summers is professional…

Skilled Summers is professional recruiter. I’m grateful for the support & assistance they provided in my placement in Summer Camp in USA. Very cooperative & professional team. I had amazing summer in the United States & I’m looking forward to come again in the next summer. Thank you Skilled Summers.

August 17, 2025
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Reply from Skilled Summers

Thank you so much for your lovely review! Excited to work with you again this year!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing Experience with Skilled Summers

I went to Camp last summer through Skilled Summers, and l couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From the very beginning, they were professional, friendly and incredibly supportive. They guided me through the entire application process and were always available to answer any questions. Thanks to them, l was placed at AHRC Camp Anne, a premium camp for individuals with special needs working with people from different cultures and backgrounds. I am so grateful for Skilled Summers and l would recommend them over and over again to anyone considering working at a summer camp.

August 27, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Skilled Summers is awesome

Skilled Summers is awesome! Their customer service was fantastic helping me through every step of the way and the fact I got to do what I love for 2 months because of them is something I’m utterly grateful for! Would 100% recommend going through them

June 20, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I couldn’t recommend more

I have used skilled summers for my past 3 summers at my camp in New York. Cat and her team are incredible. It is a very smooth process, everyone is very friendly and you can get supported whenever needed. Even after 3 summers the communication is great. I wouldn’t go with any other agency.

May 7, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Summer Camp

Since I found them through an advert, I would say that they are the best recruiter I had work with, because since day one 2023they have been helping me with all my documentation, and getting me prepared for my adventure and working at camp, Cat has really been supportive, and always here when asking questions she showed lot of professionalism and I am happy to choose them as my recruiter, and will keep on choosing them as they are they best. Can't be thankful enough for the opportunity I got from them. Thank you Cat and her team.

May 22, 2024
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Reply from Skilled Summers

Thank you Roberts! It's been a pleasure to work with you, and it was so great to meet you in person at camp!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Skilled Summers are THE BEST!

I can’t recommend Skilled Summers enough! I have been to summer camp in the past with different recruiters but Skilled Summers was by far the best recruiter I have ever been with due to their super personable approach every step of the way! The staff are so friendly and knowledgeable and they helped me to find my dream placement at one of their top camps. I absolutely loved camp it was the best experience of my life and I will certainly be returning to camp through Skilled Summers. Thank you Cat and your amazing team you guys are the best!

June 24, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing experience

Amazing experience!

The team offered constant help, no matter the issue. Cat couldn’t have placed me at a more suitable camp.

I had the summer of my life and can’t wait to return!

Thank you Skilled Summers!

November 6, 2024
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Reply from Skilled Summers

Thanks for your review Harry! So pleased you were happy with your placement and it was great to meet you at Frenchwoods!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This company treated me very poorly

This company treated me very poorly. They charged me £49 for choosing not work for them.
I was initially interested because the company looks good on the outside but they only want to use you and take your money.
I am a poor student with barely enough money to buy food, yet this does not matter to this company as they have masses of money and most likely look down on small things like this.

November 6, 2024
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Reply from Skilled Summers

Thanks for the review Benji, although we do think this is pretty unfair, you successfully applied for the program and passed your interview, we spent the time talking you through your application and wrote a report to support your application. You then decided to withdraw and we refunded you £251 of the £300 fee that you paid as per our terms and conditions that you agreed to when you signed up. You then threatened us to say you would leave a bad review if we didn't refund you in full. We are a small team and pride ourselves on our customer service and don't believe for one second you have been poorly treated. We offer a service and we delivered that service to you.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Meeting people of diversity

Meeting people of diversity, spending quality time with them and ending up making lots of friends from around the globe makes this experience worth to remember. Grotonwood gave me the oppurtunity to step out of my comfort zone which is why I will always be grateful to them. Even though the working hours were not what I expected but I appreciate being the chosen one. It was also very hard for me to eat as I belong to the muslim family and cannot eat all without keeping certain restrictions in mind which is why i had to go vegan. But regardless of all the hardships and compromises this summer was an unforgettable experience and Breeze and Dany were super helpful. Loved how Breeze make sure everyone is loved on my birthday she was the 1st one to wish me and made me feel special. Thank You skilled summers and IENA for letting me experience this.

June 5, 2024
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