ACA supports your camp or program with staff training resources, risk management tools, quality assessment tools, advocacy, experts, networking, savings, and more!
By becoming a member or ACA-Accredited® camp, your organization is communicating its commitment to a quality camp experience — one of professionalism, qualified staff, and superior programming. As a member of ACA, your camp will become part of a dynamic and knowledgeable community. You will be better equipped to serve your campers, participants, and families.
Organizations who become members of ACA may also choose to accredit their camps or programs. ACA-Accredited® camps and member camps enjoy many benefits.
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Camps with Membership — Check It Out!
- Individual member benefits plus all of the following
- Camp Gives Kids a World of Good logo
- Find a camp listing, indicating “member”
- Post year-round jobs and seasonal jobs at a discount
- Movie licensing at a discount
- Youth outcomes research and tools at a discount
- Camp quality assessment tools at a discount
- Access to resources by section of standards
- Access to print-on-demand marketing tools for accredited camps and for member camps
Camps with Accreditation — Check It Out!
- Individual member benefits and camp member benefits listed above plus the following.
- Credibility in the eyes of your peers and the public
- ACA-Accredited® camp logo
- Tools for promoting your accreditation
- Online accreditation management system
- Premier Find a Camp listing, indicating “accredited member”
- Post year-round jobs and seasonal jobs at best price
- Free access to ASCAP licensed music
- Youth outcomes research and tools at best price, some at no cost
- Camp quality assessment toolkit at no cost
- Best price on books, DVDS, and posters
- Best prices on online and in-person education
- Access to print-on-demand marketing tools for accredited camps and member camps
- Eligible for Send a Child to Camp scholarship funds
Pricing and Other Questions
- Download a Camp Application and Find Out How Much It Costs
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Not Sure What Type of Membership Is Right for Your Camp? Contact Us.