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https://www.acacamps.org/resources/criminal-background-checks-issues-resources-camps
Criminal Background Checks - Issues and Resources for CampsACA believes that camps should utilize multifaceted screening and hiring programs and support practices appropriate to the clientele, staffing, supervision, and program consideration of each camp.
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/donate/planned-giving
Planned GivingSharing your good fortune with the American Camp Association through a planned gift means playing an enormous role in changing the lives of countless children for the better and perpetuating the joy...
https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/accreditation-volunteers
Accreditation VolunteersVolunteers are the heart and soul of the ACA-Accreditation program. Without Accreditation Volunteers, the American Camp Association would not be able to implement the Accreditation program. ...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/learner-benefits/aca-educational-endorsement-program
ACA Educational Endorsement ProgramACA's Educational Endorsement Program is a platform to connect learners to quality educational opportunities. Learners can access training opportunities offered by ACA and non-ACA providers vetted to...
https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/accreditation-academy/annual-accreditation-report-aar
Annual Accreditation Report (AAR)The Annual Accreditation Report is an educational tool and annual non-visit year touchpoint that focuses on camps' on-going improvement of their policies, procedures, and practices.
https://www.acacamps.org/donate/government-relations-work
ACA Government Relations Working to Support CampsLike many industries, the US camp industry was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The American Camp Association (ACA) advocated at an unprecedented level during the pandemic to enact...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/learner-benefits
Learner BenefitsACA connects learners with enhanced professional development opportunities to cultivate competencies required for career advancement. ACA professional development is designed to expand knowledge and...
https://www.acacamps.org/research/continuous-improvement
Tools for Continuous ImprovementAt ACA, we believe in continuous improvement. We believe that our work for young people is not conceptualized in boxes or checklists; instead, we think about our work in a cyclical way—a way that...
https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/accreditation-academy/accreditation-related-trainings
Accreditation Related TrainingsAccreditation Learning opportunities for individuals working with their camps on the accreditation process and training opportunities for prospective and current accreditation volunteers.