2011 ACA Standards Course

What : ACA Standards Course

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 8, 2011 ~ Prior to ACA National Conference

7:45am – 12:30pm ~  (no break for lunch)

Where: Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel

Who:  

Camp Directors/Administrators, staff assisting with preparing for accreditation visit.

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). 
Number 3 above applies to all camps as we are implementing standards revisions.

Required Materials:

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

 

Registration:

Pre-registration is required for this Standards Course. 
 
If you are coming just for the Standards Course, choose the 'Standards Course ONLY' registration option in the registration process. If you are attending the conference, register as you normally would and you will have the option of adding the standards course during the registration process.
  
Registration Deadline is February 3, 2011.