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Approved J-1 Seasonal Rental Availability List

Available after January 31, 2025

In collaboration with Oceanwood Camp and Conference Center in Ocean Park,  we are excited to offer J-1 housing in a camp setting.  Students will stay in three-to-four-person bunk houses with other students they will be living and working with during the season.   This setting will allow students access to events and opportunities, such as campfires, contests, group outings, and other activities promoting cultural exchange.  It will also serve as a resource for any services students may need.  Please see registration information below:

Amenities:

  • Wi-Fi provided
  • Trolley service from Ocean Park to all points

Cost:  

  • Students: $130 per bed, per week
  • Employer: $70 per bed, per week
  • For a total of $200 per bed, per week

Oceanwood will invoice monthly for rental fees.

Note* As the employer you will be deducting the rent from the students’ pay and paying Oceanwood directly for the beds you reserve.  The amount above is a suggested breakdown.  As the employer you can divide $200 between you and the student as you see fit. 

 Deposit:

A deposit of $200 is required at the time of reservation for each bed.  This deposit will be applied to your final payment for the season.

Cancelations:

For cancellations made before April 1st deposit will be refunded minus $30 administrative fee.  Cancellations after April 1st will be non-refundable.

Duration of rental: 

Beds are reserved for the 20-week season (please see Oceanwood management for alternate arrangements).

Registration:

To register please contact Oceanwood Camp and Conference Center’s office at:

207-934-9655 Ext 2.  Or email them at retreats@oceanwood.org

Please pay by cash or check and remit to:

Oceanwood Camp and Conference Center

(J-1 Housing)

PO Box 7338

Ocean Park, ME  04063

Payment drop-offs are welcome as well.

*Please refer the physical site questions to Tom Bonanno, Oceanwood Camp and Conference Center Director at 207-934-9655 or tom@oceanwood.org.

*Please refer J-1 Visa Program operations questions to Anne Randall, OOB ISW Student Resource Coordinator at 207-590-7742 or arandall@oobmaine.org.

To discuss hiring J-1 Students at this late date, please contact one of the following agency representatives: