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https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/why-accredited-camps/how-choose-camp-safety-tips
How to Choose a Camp: Safety TipsAccreditation ACA Accreditation assures parents that the camp has had a regular, independent safety audit that goes beyond regulations in most states. Accreditation is different than...
https://www.acacamps.org/videos-summer-camp-parents
Videos for Summer Camp ParentsThinking about sending your child to summer camp? Watch these videos on the benefits of a camp experience and the impact it has on the lives of former campers. ...
https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/news-resources
News & Resources for Campers & FamiliesResearch shows that camp experiences often increase a child’s confidence, self-esteem, social skills, independence, leadership qualities, adventurousness, and positive connections to nature. Combined...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/learner-benefits/manage-my-cecs
Manage My CECsManaging and tracking your CECs is as easy as making a request or viewing your profile.
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/learner-benefits/continuing-education-credits-cecs
Continuing Education Credits (CECs)ACA awards Continuing Education Credits (CECs) for all endorsed educational programs as well as other ACA educational experiences that meet the required criteria.
https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/benefits-camp/value-camp
The Value of CampResults confirmed that camps build skills necessary to prepare campers to assume roles as successful adults.
https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/benefits-camp/case-camp
The Case for CampThe American Camp Association® (ACA) believes the organized camp experience is a vital component in the development and education of the whole child. ACA supports year-round educational opportunities...
https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/planning-camp/expert-advice
Expert AdviceDear Parent, Welcome to a new chapter in the life of your family! I say this because when a child goes off to camp for the first time, everyone in the family grows from the experience, not just...
https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/planning-camp/preparing-camp/my-child-has-special-needs
My Child Has Special NeedsArticles Camp for All: A Special Place for Special People Camp Greentop's Adventure Camp Children...
https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/planning-camp/preparing-camp/camp-visits-making-most-interview
Camp Visits — Making the Most of the InterviewWhen you receive a camp's brochure, you will invariably have questions for the camp director. From that first phone call or letter, you begin developing an impression of what a particular camp is...