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https://www.acacamps.org/research/help-camp-research/aca-research-forum
2025 ACA Research ForumThe 2025 Camp Research Forum will be held in conjunction with the American Camp Association National Conference, February 18-21, in Dallas, TX.
https://www.acacamps.org/membership/camps/camps-seeking-accreditation
Camps Seeking AccreditationACA camp accreditation is the only nationally recognized peer-review process for camps in the U.S. Learn more about the benefits and the process.
https://www.acacamps.org/about/get-involved/awards/eleanor-p-eells-award-excellence-evaluation-research
Eleanor P. Eells Award for Excellence in Evaluation & ResearchThe Eleanor P. Eells Award for Excellence in Evaluation & Research is designed to honor programs in which camp professionals conduct or apply meaningful, quality research or evaluation to...
https://www.acacamps.org/research/get-involved-camp-research
Get Involved in Camp ResearchThe ACA research team considers itself a hub that connects researchers and youth development professionals from a wide variety of organizations. We are small but mighty! Read more about the...
https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/volunteers/accreditation-volunteer-resources
Accreditation Volunteer ResourcesUse these resources to help you in your ACA Accreditation Volunteer role.
https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/volunteers/visit-assignment-tools-resources
Visit Assignment Tools & ResourcesHere is information, tools, and resources to help best prepare yourself for any assigned accreditation visits.
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/create-your-own-online-staff-training-packages
Build Your Own Online Staff Training PackageWell-established and ever-growing, ACA’s virtual learning portfolio includes online courses, recorded webinars, and staff certificates of added qualifications (in-depth online...
https://www.acacamps.org/about/get-involved/awards/marge-scanlin-outstanding-research-award
Marge Scanlin Outstanding Research AwardMarge Scanlin was a driving force behind many of the research efforts of ACA. Upon her retirement, this award was established as an ongoing tribute to recognize Marge’s contributions by supporting...
https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/accreditation-academy/on-site-visit-preparation
On-Site Visit PreparationFor camps that are seeking accreditation for the first time, or maintaining their accreditation with their on-site visit, this in an overview of the steps to take in a visit year.
https://www.acacamps.org/research/special-projects/indiana-youth-programs-campus
2022–2025 Indiana Youth Programs on CampusIndiana Youth Programs on Campus (IYPC) is a new Lilly Endowment initiative designed to help Indiana colleges and universities in their efforts to create new or expand and enhance existing high-...