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The Mexico camp crowd walking out across the lawn under a big sky

Four steps

Apply.

Start with the video. It walks you through the whole application in a few minutes.

Step 1 · Watch this first

How do I apply?

Helpful application tips. Then work down this page: check you are eligible, read the FAQs and pick your trip.

Step 2

Check eligibility

All approvals are at the final discretion of the Swamp Corps Program Director, based on what will best serve Swamp Corps' mission and core values for the host community.

  • You are at least 14 at the time of travel. Traveling with a parent? Then camp age applies, which is 9 to 18.
  • Counselors: you have been to a Swamp Camp for at least one week, or you have special permission from the Director. Ask him. Campers and other volunteers do not need Swamp Camp experience.
  • You are mature enough to work on a team in an extremely selfless, giving environment.
  • Skills count and are weighed case by case: counseling, nursing, lifeguarding, special experience.
  • Priority goes to people from a place that supports the destination, so the relationship between the two keeps going.
  • Counselors pass a background check and need a letter of recommendation from their ministry leader on file for the current year.

Which role is mine?

Choose your role

17–30

Counselor

You have been a Christian for at least six months and you want to spend 24 hours a day giving to campers. Single, married or in college.

14–18

Camper

Travel on your own from 14. Coming with a parent? Then camp age applies, which is 9 to 18.

17+

Volunteer

Help the camp run: setup, serving, medical staff. No Swamp Camp experience needed.

Step 3

Read the FAQs

Highly recommended. Five to ten minutes of reading answers the questions people have asked most over the years.

Step 4

Apply for a trip

  1. 01

    Find your trip below and read its trip info page first.

  2. 02

    Click Apply beside the role that fits you. If there is no Apply button, that trip is not taking applications yet, or it is full.

  3. 03

    On the next page, click “Already a customer?” to apply from your Swamp Account. No account yet? Fill in the form to create one and apply. Help creating an account.

South-East Asia · Camp year 2 of 3

Malaysia

May 24 - Jun 9, 2027 · Kuala Lumpur

Trip info

Latin America · Camp year 2 of 3

Mexico

Aug 5 - 17, 2027 · Mexico City

Trip info

South Asia · Camp year 2 of 3

Bangladesh

October 2027 · Dhaka

Trip info
  • The fee includes flight, camp fee, lodging, most meals, transportation and any excursions.
  • Allow at least $150 for uncovered meals and souvenirs.
  • Counselors must be at least a junior in high school.
  • Campers aged 9 to 13 must be accompanied by a parent.