Stage 1: Enrollment
Stage 2: Phone Interview
Stage 3: Presentation
Stage 4: Personal Interview and/or Screening Workshop
Stage 5: Paperwork Completion
Stage 6: Visa Application
Stage 7: Orientation Seminar
Stage 8: Summer Camp

Our Screening Process is a simple process that allows us to learn about the candidates abilities in order for us to find the most suitable camp for the candidate and his/her specific abilities.
Please be sure to check the specific process in your home country office.

Stage 1: Enrollment
Fill out the Application Form on the Web Site with preliminary contact information.

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Stage 2: Phone Interview
Phone Interview with a ACAWE Representative. During this interview we will determine if we can place you in an American summer camp, look at possible suitable positions and determine the next stages of the screening process.

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Stage 3: Presentation
We invite you to attend a session in which the program and screening process will be explained to you in detail. There will be time for questions & answers. After the presentation you decide if you want to continue. Those who wish to continue are asked to pay a registration fee and continue directly to the next stage.

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Stage 4: Personal Interview and/or Screening Workshop
Each position has a specific screening process. In this stage we get to know each candidate better, as well as his/her abilities and specialties. For this stage you will be asked to prepare an English CV, 3 reference letters in English and a photo.

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Stage 5: Paperwork Completion
Once you successfully pass the screening, you are asked to sign an Agreement and Guarantee contract with ACAWE, and pay the acceptance fee or provide a guarantee check in accordance with the terms of the Contract.
Only after you complete all the required materials, i.e.: Contract, Payment / Check, English CV, References, Background Check etc., will we be able to start the process of matching you with a camp.

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Stage 6: Visa Application
Completing the Visa application and requesting J1 Cultural Exchange Visa – CCS is an approved sponsor of the J1 Cultural Exchange Visitor Program of the United States Department of State (Sponsor # P-3-10088 / # P-4-10934). This allows CCS to invite staff from other countries to work in American Summer Camps for the summer season. The program allows those who participate to travel in the US after camp is over in accordance with the visa regulations as stated in agreement. CCS will provide the Visa request forms (DS-2019) and will assist with completion and submission to the American authorities.

Interview at the US Consulate - the US Consulate will assign you a date for an interview at the US Consulate in your region, depending on where you live. For this interview, each candidate must pay the Visa fees ($131 as of today). And an additional $35 SEVIS fee. ACAWE will provide a letter and authorization from CCS stating that you are participating in the Cultural Exchange Program. The Candidate's payment of $131 will be refunded to the candidate when he/she arrives at camp in the United States.

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Stage 7: Orientation Seminar
A mandatory seminar will take place, to prepare you for your position in camp, both personally and professionally

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Stage 8: Summer Camp
You will leave for camp in late May or during the month of June, depending on your position and the needs of the specific camp. Your contract is for approximately nine weeks and may include pre- and/or post-camp work.

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