A unique travel opportunity is available for students interested in living and working in another country this summer.

Representatives from Camp Adventure, an international work abroad program organized through the University of Northern Iowa, will visit Iowa State Monday to interview students for the program.

“Camp Adventure is a great way to gain work experience abroad,” said Rob Barelli, a coordinator of Camp Adventure at the Study Abroad Center.

Barelli said the program sends college students to many U.S. military bases in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the United States. Students plan different activities for children of all ages living with their families on the military bases.

Many Camp Adventure students teach swimming lessons or are counselors for day camps, Barelli said. Sport camps and other special interest programs for teens and younger children are also planned by college students.

Camp Adventure covers the cost of most expenses while the students live abroad, including airfare and housing. In addition, students are paid approximately $160 a week for their work. Barelli said this money helps pay for extra food, traveling and entertainment expenses.

“[Camp Adventure] provides students with the opportunity to travel for free and to live for free,” Barelli said.

Barelli said Camp Adventure students receive college credit for their work abroad experience. Students can earn up to 14 credits from both UNI and ISU for the training courses they must take during the spring semester.

Rebecca Krueger, a junior in chemical engineering, has worked abroad three summers with the Camp Adventure program. She said she keeps returning to the program because she enjoys working with the children.

“I’ve always had fun [with Camp Adventure] no matter where I’ve gone or what I’ve done,” Krueger said.

Krueger has visited 10 countries in Asia and Europe through Camp Adventure. She said her experience with the program taught her how to take on responsibility and work with other people.

She also said the program is not a perfect work abroad opportunity for all students.

“If you’re just looking to travel and don’t want to spend time with kids, it’s not for you,” Krueger said. “But people from all majors who enjoy working with kids are encouraged to apply.”