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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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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: Dju 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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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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