https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/accreditation-academy/site-visit-expectations

Tips and tricks to prepare you and your camp community for the day of the visit.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/camp-crisis-hotline

The Hotline serves as a resource for camps in crisis and provides callers the opportunity to talk through their crisis with a trained third-party.

https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/volunteers/visit-assignment-tools-resources

Here is information, tools, and resources to help best prepare yourself for any assigned accreditation visits.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/adventure-challenge-program-resources

The following organizations provide training and certification for challenge/adventure course supervisors and staff.

https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/overview/standards-glance

For an overview of the structure and categories of the ACA Accreditation Standards (2025 edition), refer to Standards at a Glance published by the American Camp Association. The full text of...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/frontline-staff-guide-preventing-peer-peer-abuse-among-campers

A practical guide for frontline camp staff to recognize, prevent, and respond to peer-to-peer abuse among campers — promoting safety, respect, and a supportive camp culture.

https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/accreditation-academy

Expand your learning and professional development via accreditation and standards by using the tools and resources in the Accreditation Academy.

https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/accreditation-academy/written-documentation-review

A fundamental learning opportunity in the accreditation program is receiving feedback from accreditation volunteers on your written documentation. The review and feedback allow the camp to ask...

https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/accreditation-academy/closer-look-videos

The Closer Look Video Library is undergoing significant renovations and relocation. Please check back soon.   

https://www.acacamps.org/membership/camps/camps-seeking-accreditation

ACA camp accreditation is the only nationally recognized peer-review process for camps in the U.S. Learn more about the benefits and the process.