Camp in USA - Step by step

Camp in USA

1. First step is online registration on our webpage with selecting 'Camp in USA'. Afterwards you will receive your account login information.

2. Right after we receive your registration with contact information you will fill out the ACES online program application for either Support staff or Camp Counselor positions (university students can apply for both and non-university students may apply only for Camp counselor positions). Afterwards you can download camp usa program assistance agreement, read through it, fill it out and send it signed to us (email or mail). You can start filling out the ACES application with the help of application guide.

3. Once you are finished with the application you will participate on the first Orientation meeting - Interview with us and deliver all program materials. After successfully completed Interview you will receive an upfront invoice from us. During the interview we will collect our fees.

4. Visa agency (ACES) will process your application. After successfully passing the screening, you are asked to sign an Agreement with visa agency. Only after you complete all the required materials for camp - Letter to Potential Camp Director, 3 references and one page essay with photos. Once the initial administration procedure is finished and invoice is remitted your application will be sent to ACES for revission and processing. Placement to your US summer camp is usually done prior May 15th.

Notice: Camp placement denial by the program participant may lead to program termination with proper cancellation fees (Security deposit is in this case non-refundable).

5. You will attend Pre-departure orientation with the Czech-us representatives. Pre-departure serves for better understanding of the American culture, habits, lifestyle, culture shock, financial responsibility of the participant, problem solving...

6. Next step is a Flight reservation to the nearest airport (according to airport code) of your US Camp.

7. Via mail or in person in our office you will receive your DS-2019 form - essential part of your visa application at the US Embassy.

8. Once you have received your DS-2019 form you will pay a visit to the US Embassy website, where you will fill out electronic version of DS-156 and print it out in maximum quality together with generated barcode. Then with the barcode number you will register your appointment at the embassy. Afterwards you will remunerate US Embassy fee

and courier fee and will attend the appointment on the particular date. In couple of days (2-3 business days) following the appointment you will receive your passport back with the visa via courier service you previously paid for. You will check all data of the visa and in case of some error you will contact US Embassy and us without any delay.

9. You are flying over to USA. We recommend you to contact them or Camp representative couple of hours before in order to update the arrival information so pick up from the airport is arranged.

10. You are meeting with your Camp director, other camp staff and camp patrons.

11. You will validate your status in the SEVIS within 7 days after your arrival to USA. Not conforming to this regulation may lead to your visa termination.

12. Wishing you a great summer!!!

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