New Counselor Selection Process
The Anglican Church Camp of the Midwest (ACCM) is committed to selecting volunteer counselors who will provide a safe, Christ-centered, and enriching experience for campers. All staff are volunteers and must successfully pass a criminal background check, complete MinistrySafe training, and complete an interview. The following process ensures that only qualified and faithful leaders are chosen.

Phase 1:
● Application Form submission (with references and church endorsement)
● Interview with Camp Director and Church Camp President
● Signing of Counselor Policy Handbook
● Evaluation and selection by ACCM Board

Phase 2 (upon selection by ACCM Board):
● Nationwide criminal background check clearance
● Completion of MinistrySafe child protection training

Phase 3:
● Counselors in Training (CITs) will meet with the Camp Director and Church Camp
President in advance of camp
● All counselors are required to attend Saturday staff meeting on Counselor Arrival Day

                               Returning Counselor Selection Process
Returning counselors must complete a returning counselor application each year to express their interest in volunteering for camp that summer, and then must complete the required MinistrySafe training every two years; returning counselors must complete criminal background checks every five years.

Phase 1:
● Application Form submission
● Signing of Counselor Policy Handbook
● Evaluation and selection by ACCM Board

Phase 2 (upon selection by ACCM Board):
● Nationwide criminal background check clearance (every 5 years)
● Completion of MinistrySafe child protection training (every 2 years)

Phase 3:
● All counselors are required to attend Saturday staff meeting on Counselor Arrival Day