ACA, Oregon Trail Field Office

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ACA, OREGON TRAIL is the local field office of the American Camp Association. We have 40 camps in Oregon and Southern Idaho and offer professional development, camp accreditation, and a variety of member services.

ACA works to preserve, promote, and improve the camp experience. Our association is committed to helping our members and all camps provide:
• Camp communities committed to a safe, nurturing environment
• Caring, competent adult role models
• Healthy, developmentally appropriate experiences
• Service to the community and the natural world
• Opportunities for leadership and personal growth
• Discovery, experiential education, and learning opportunities
• Excellence and continuous self-improvement

STANDARDS ACCREDITATION 
ACA, Inc offers a Standards Accreditation program to help camps ensure they are meeting industry standards in Health, Safety, and Program Quality. Accredited camps go through an intensive peer review process and meet up to 250 standards. Learn more at www.acacamps.org/accreditation. Standards Visitors and Camps, visit Oregon Trail's Accreditation page.

SKILLS TRAINING
Visit our resource page for available training opportunities in and around the Oregon Trail area. If you have a training to offer email chendrikx@acacamps.org to share.  

***REGISTRATION UPDATE*** PD-12 Training Day (supervisors of specialized activities)
Due to registration difficulty with our online system we've made a mail-in registration form available. Please complete by May 27th to ensure it arrives in time to be accounted for on the registration list. Include payment and mail to the ACA, Oregon Trail local field office. Questions? Contact chendrikx@acacamps.org or 765-342-1343. Thank you for your patience!
REGISTRATION FORM

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
 
Fall Education Event - November 7-8, 2013 with Gary Forster presenting "The Eight Hallmarks of Great Camps" and "How to Eat an Elephant, camp facility priorities one bite at a time"
Register with a deposit today to reserve your space! Online Registration   
 
ACA's Professional Development Center offers ongoing training, courses, certifications, and more with discounts to members. See what opportunities are available now  
 

Upcoming Events

November 7, 2013 - November 8, 2013