Accreditation Basics
- What's the purpose? [1]
- Tell Me More [2] – helpful information for prospective camps, parents, media (PDF - 1MB)
- What support tools and services [3] are available to help beginners?
- What's in it for me? [4]
- Is accreditation right for my program? [5] Are we eligible?
- What does being ACA-Accredited mean? [6] To me and my staff? Public? Supervisor/board chair? Funding agency?
- How much does accreditation cost [7]? What are the benefits for accredited camps?
- What areas of my operation [8] are covered?
- How long does accreditation last? An on-site visit occurs every three years. Accreditation is approved on an annual basis by the local leadership based on continued compliance as evidenced by a signed Annual Statement of Compliance and current fees.
- The Standards at a Glance [9] - versions based on both the 2007 and 2012 Edition of the Standards
- Find out about the camp-related regulations in your state [10].
Steps to Accreditation
Dispelling Common Myths
Sample Forms
- Skills Verification Guidelines [18]
- Archery Skills Verification [19] (PDF)
- Observation of an Activity Leader [20] (PDF)
- Lifeguard Skills Verification [21] (PDF)
- Site Specific Lifeguard Rescue and Emergency Procedures Verification [22] (*PA-15) (PDF)
- Site Specific Watercraft Supervisor Rescue and Emergency Procedure Verification [23] (*PA- 21)(PDF)