This self-guided online course is designed to provide an overview of the ACA Accreditation Process. This page will guide you to the registration for the course, but it is not date-dependent.
Every camp being visited must have at least one person* complete this online course on behalf of the camp; that person must actively assist in preparation for the accreditation visit, be engaged in on-site operations during the camp season, and participate fully in the on-site accreditation visit. In order for a camp to receive an accreditation visit, this course must be completed no later than April 1.
*Multiple people from a camp may take this course.
Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- navigate the Accreditation Process Guide
- demonstrate applicability and compliance of the standards.
- identify different modes of camp operation.
- articulate the importance of preparing and organizing written documentation.
- identify the criteria needed to maintain accreditation in visit and non-visit years.
Audience
This online course is designed for camp leadership who are preparing for accreditation visits in the upcoming season or are new to the accreditation process. The online course is also appropriate for those who are considering seeking accreditation for the first time.
Accreditation Process Guide
To participate fully in this course, you MUST have the most current version of the Accreditation Process Guide (APG).
- Published: Each currently accredited camp and camp seeking accreditation is provided one complimentary published copy of the APG in their visit year. If you need this, please contact your accreditation staff.
- Digital: A digital version of the APG is provided to all current fee-paying camps for each primary contact and standards contact. The digital version of the APG can be found in the Accreditation Portal. If you need assistance with access, please contact your accreditation staff.
- Purchase: Non-fee-paying camps (new to accreditation and have not paid yet) and camps wanting additional printed copies can purchase these through the bookstore.
Questions? Contact Us:
- Bekah Carmichael, ACA Assistant Director of Accreditation | 765-349-3531
- Abby Burbank, ACA Accreditation Manager | 765-349-3307
- Genie Gunn, ACA Accreditation Manager | 765-349-3536
- Elizabeth Snell, ACA Accreditation Manager | 765-349-3306
- Sandy Sultz, ACA Accreditation Manager | 765-349-3310
- Colette Marquardt, ACA Illinois | 312-332-0833
- Deirdre Riggsbee, ACA New York & New Jersey | 212-391-5208
- Haillie Mousseau, ACA New England | 781-541-6080
