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Important Information Regarding Standards
HR 4A (MANDATORY!)
We have recently been informed that the
Web site which is REQUIRED to be checked
in Standard HR-4A (National Sex Offender
Public Registry) has both changed its name
and Web address. The NEW name is: Dru Sjodin
National Sex Offender Public Web Site,
the NEW Web address is: www.nsopw.gov.
As stated above, checking this very specific
Web site is a requirement of Standard HR-4A.
If you use a background screening company
that says they complete a "National
Background Check," please verify they
check this very specific site!
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2009 Annual SOC Available Online
One of the requirements of American Camp Association Accreditation is to read,
sign, and submit the Annual Statement of Compliance. We strongly encourage
camps to submit this document online early in the year. While we will
continue to do this, we will also be enclosing a reminder in each camp renewal
packet. This reminder will provide the camp the Web link to be used
to read and submit this critical form. Basically, the steps to be taken
include:
- Visit the ACA Web site at: www.ACAcamps.org/soc.
- You will need to have your ACA member
number and password available.
- By clicking on the "Agree" tab
and submit, you are agreeing to this
document.
- This action will record the name of
the user and the date the Statement of
Compliance was read and submitted.
- You will receive a confirmation e-mail
immediately after submitting the SOC.
- Should someone else from you camp attempt
to submit the SOC at a later date, it
will let them know it has already been
completed.
Should you prefer to submit a paper copy,
you have the option of printing a copy
of the Statement of Compliance from this
Web page. As always, you may also contact
the ACA office for a copy to be sent you.
Remember, submission of the Statement
of Compliance is required yearly!
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Camp Accreditation Signs and Certificates
All camps/programs re-accredited and newly
accredited in 2008 (those visited this
past summer) will be receiving a new,
metal camp-accreditation sign for display.
These signs are slightly larger and more
durable than the previous accreditation
sign and will be shipped in early 2009.
All ACA-Accredited® camps will be
sent their yearly accreditation certificate
in winter of 2009.
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Is Your Camp Being Visited in 2009?
If so, it is not too early to be reviewing
your written documentation, your hiring
policies, policies regarding staff and
camper possessions, etc. Also, make sure
someone who will be involved in the preparation
of your materials and on site the day
of the visits attends a Standards Course. More
than one person from a camp may attend
a course for no charge. Please
make sure you have reviewed the revised
Standards
and Interpretations. Contact
your local Section for the dates of a
Standards Course in your area and if
you have additional questions.
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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 17, 2009 — Prior
to ACA National Conference
8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Includes
lunch break (on own) |
Where: |
Disney's Coronado
Springs Resort — Orlando,
FL |
Who: |
Camp Directors/Administrators |
Why: |
Standards Course
attendance is required of
a camp director/administrator of
any camp seeking accreditation when:
- This is the first time the
camp is to be visited;
- S/he is a new director of an
already accredited camp; or
- 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).
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Number 3 applies to all camps because
we are in the third year of the three-year
cycle for implementing standards revisions.
Registration: Pre-registration
is required for this Standards
Course.
Registration Deadline is February 4, 2009.
For complete information and to register,
visit: www.acacamps.org/conference/standards.php.
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