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CONTACT:
American Camp Association
Public Relations
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 Ashburn, Virginia, September 26, 2008 – The
National Recreation and Park Association
(NRPA) has announced a new relationship
with the American Camp Association (ACA)
leading to the development of a broad range
of online courses through NRPA’s
new online learning system and the sale
of ACA publications through the new NRPA
Online Store.
Online courses will be developed as part
of a joint effort between NRPA and ACA
to address the growing need for training
in areas relating to youth development,
camping, recreation, and workforce development.
Curricula will be provided by ACA, while
NRPA will facilitate the design and development
of the online delivery system.
Barbara Tulipane, CEO of NRPA, highlighted
the importance of the new alliance: "We
share complementary missions and a desire
to advance the professional development
of people committed to recreation. By
working collaboratively, we can maximize
the strengths of both organizations and
deliver high-quality products to our respective
members."
Both organizations have also committed
to exploring opportunities for working
together on live, in-person learning events.
The new online learning system and online
store being developed by NRPA will be officially
unveiled at a special event taking place
on October 16th in conjunction with the
2008 NRPA Congress and Exposition in Baltimore.
About NRPA
The National Recreation and Park Association
is a national not-for-profit organization
dedicated to advancing park, recreation
and conservation efforts that enhance
quality of life for all people. Through
its network of more than 20,000 recreation
and park professionals and citizens,
NRPA encourages the promotion of healthy
lifestyles, recreation initiatives, and
conservation of natural and cultural
resources. For more information,
visit www.nrpa.org.
About ACA
The American Camp Association® (ACA) works to preserve, promote, and enhance
the camp experience for children and adults. ACA-Accredited® camp programs
ensure that children are provided with a diversity of educational and developmentally
challenging learning opportunities. There are over 2,400 ACA-accredited camps
that meet up to 300 health and safety standards. For more information, visit www.ACAcamps.org.
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