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Vision
Enriching
Lives, Changing the World
Values
The American Camp Association is a
community of camp professionals who, for
nearly 100 years, have joined together
to share our knowledge and experience and
to ensure the quality of camp programs.
Just as our membership is diverse and our
programs distinct, so are the children
who come to us to participate in the camp
experience. Through what we teach, the
opportunities we offer, and the example
we set, children become part of a sharing
community.
As an organization we value the world,
the people who live in it, and the contribution
each individual can make. These are not
separate values, but concentric circles.
The values that are important to us as
an organization are the same as those we
strive to instill in the children we guide.
Contribution
We believe that the camp experience is essential to every child’s growth
and education. Through our membership in the ACA, we contribute by working
together to promote and articulate our association as a leading authority
in child development. We contribute to the lives of the children and adults
who participate in our programs and to their families and our communities,
and, in turn, we encourage them to contribute to those who are part of their
lives and to the world in which they live.
People
We believe in all the children and adults who come to our camps. They are
the reason we exist. Through positive child development and partnering
with parents, we encourage children to value their uniqueness and to understand
and appreciate their part in the larger community. We help children develop
self-esteem, character, courage, responsibility, resourcefulness, and cooperation.
Quality camp experiences help children develop the healthy emotional and
social skills necessary to grow into strong, considerate, competent adults.
The World
We believe that each of us plays
an important role in the stewardship
of our environment—both natural
and manmade. We help children grow into
committed, responsible citizens by teaching
them to appreciate, respect, and care
for the world in which they live.
Mission
The mission of the American
Camp Association is enriching the lives
of children, youth and adults through the
camp experience
End Statements
- There will be greater public understanding
of and support for the value of the camp
experience.
- An increasing number of children,
youth, and adults of all social, cultural,
and economic groups, will have a camp
experience.
- The camp experience will be of high
quality.
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