Why ACA? — For Camps Outside the U.S.

6 Reasons to Join ACA

Connect with the best camp resources. With today's technology, you can access ACA resources from your home country.

Why join the American Camp Assoociation?

  1. Promote Your Camp — A listing for your camp on ACA’s Find a Camp database. Parents who are searching for a camp will be able to find your camp in many ways.
    • Your camp will appear when a parent selects criteria that matches your camp’s program.
    • Your camp will also appear on a separate list of international camps.
  2. Easy Access — Access almost everything from your own office:  online courses, downloadable e-books, unlimited streaming videos for training and education,
  3. A Connection — Access to the Camp Gives Kids a World of Good logo. 
  4. Discounts — On educational events in the U.S.
  5. More Discounts — On books, DVDs, and e-books from the ACA Bookstore.
  6. Community — Each year, individuals come from around the world to the ACA National Conference from places like Australia, Canada, China, Ireland, Mexico, Nigeria, Russia, Venezuala, and more.

Membership — Yes, Your Camp Can Be a Member of ACA!

ACA does not accredit camps outside the USA, but your camp can be a member of the American Camp Association. The fee ranges from US$350 to $US3,250. Here's what to do:

  1. Download and print the application
  2. Fill out the application (fees are on the application)
  3. Send it back to us (mail, email, or fax)
  4. We will send you a packet of information

International Community — You might also be interested in knowing about the International Camping Fellowship. You can join now for free.

Call 800-428-2267 or e-mail membership@ACAcamps.org for more information.

 

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