Sample News Release
Customize the sample release below with information about your camp and share it with relevant local news outlets and community publications. Be sure to include current media contact information and a link to your camp's website. Review ACA's media key messages before responding to questions about ACA Accreditation.
Information in all caps should be customized by your camp.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE
MEDIA CONTACT:
CONTACT NAME
CONTACT INFORMATION
CAMP NAME Earns ACA-Accredited® Camp Status
For camps maintaining accreditation, use: CAMP NAME Successfully Completes ACA Accreditation Visit
CITY/TOWN, STATE – CAMP NAME has earned ACA-Accredited® Camp status from the American Camp Association® (ACA) following completion of the accreditation process, including an on-site review by trained external reviewers.
For already-accredited camps, use: CAMP NAME has successfully completed its latest ACA accreditation visit, which includes an on-site review by trained external reviewers against applicable ACA standards.
“ACA accreditation means that CAMP NAME voluntarily participated in a thorough review of its operation against applicable ACA standards,” said ACA President/CEO Henry DeHart. “ACA collaborates with experts from across many fields to develop and maintain research-informed standards for camp operations.”
“Becoming ACA accredited reflects our commitment to health, safety, and quality camp operations,” said YOUR NAME, YOUR TITLE.
For already-accredited camps, use: “Successfully completing another ACA Accreditation visit reflects our ongoing commitment to health, safety, and quality camp operations,” said YOUR NAME, YOUR TITLE.
CAMP NAME was founded in YEAR and is located in TOWN/CITY. The camp operates from MONTH to MONTH and offers sessions lasting from NUMBER OF DAYS/WEEKS to NUMBER OF DAYS/WEEKS. For more information, contact the camp at PHONE NUMBER or visit CAMP WEBSITE.
About ACA Accreditation
The American Camp Association® (ACA) is the only recognized accrediting body for the camp experience in the United States, accrediting approximately 2,400 camps nationwide. ACA accreditation is voluntary and includes regular on-site visits conducted by trained volunteer external reviewers.
ACA standards address areas including:
- Staff qualifications, training, and supervision
- Health, wellness, and first aid
- Emergency preparedness, training, drills, and communication
- Program safety
- Transportation, facilities, and camp operations
ACA accreditation is not simply a camp saying it follows ACA standards. The accreditation process includes external review of whether the camp meets applicable standards.
For more information about ACA accreditation, visit ACAcamps.org.
As a reminder, we are here to help! If you have questions regarding this or other press releases for your camp, please contact ACA's public relations team at [email protected].