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2007 Fall Newsletter  Printable Version (PDF)

Standards Course

A Standards Course will be held prior to the ACA National Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. 

Course Description: The purpose of the Standards Course is to prepare camp directors for their accreditation visits and to serve as an introduction to the Standards program for persons interested in becoming visitors. The person completing the Standards Course is expected to assist the camp in preparation for the accreditation visit and participate in the on-site visit.

When:

Tuesday, February 12, 2008 ~ Prior to ACA National Conference 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Includes lunch break (on own)

Where:

Gaylord Opryland Hotel – Nashville, Tennessee

Who:

Camp Directors/Administrators

Why:

Standards Course attendance is required of a camp director/administrator of any camp seeking accreditation when:

  1. This is the first time the camp is to be visited.
  2. S/he is a new director of an already accredited camp.
  3. *There have been major changes in the accreditation program. (Camp directors who have previously taken a Basic Standards Course and have been through the accreditation process under the previous set of standards may attend either a Standards Update Course or the full Standards Course).

* Applies to all camps as we are in the second year of the three-year cycle for implementing standards revisions.

RegistrationPre-registration is required for this Standards Course. 
Registration Deadline is January 25, 2008.

Required Materials: Participants must provide their own copy of the Accreditation Process Guide.

Participants will have a one-hour break for lunch on their own.

For complete information, visit www.ACAcamps.org/conference/standards.php.

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