https://www.acacamps.org/book/aca-accreditation-process-guide

A field-friendly, binder-format guide for camps featuring ACA's 2025 camp programs and services accreditation standards and implementation guidelines. To the public, ACA accreditation means that ACA...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/exploring-accreditation-webinar

Thinking about pursuing American Camp Association (ACA) accreditation but not sure what the process really involves? This free, one-hour webinar will walk you through what accreditation is and the...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/social-security-application-process-camps-j-1-camp-counselors

Applying for a Social Security number is an important required step for international camp staff.

https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation

ACA is the only national accrediting body for camps of all types. ACA’s accreditation standards focus on health, safety, and risk management, and are used as benchmarks by government entities. ACA...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/us-soccer-foundation

Through their partnership, ACA and US Soccer Foundation collaborate to deliver sports-based programs that help camps expand access, build skills, and support youth well-being.

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-indiana-camp-pros-lunch-learn-0

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-indiana-camp-pros-lunch-learn

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/tools-help-domestic-staff-interact-respectfully-intentionally-international-staff

These tools and approaches will help to encourage, equip, and entice American summer camp staff to engage curiously, respectfully, and intentionally with their international peers.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/why-archery-perfect-addition-your-summer-camp

Discover how summer camp archery builds confidence, focus, and lasting passion in young campers — with tips for running a great program and real success stories.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/aca-accreditation-standards-reference

This page serves as the official public reference for the structure and categories of the ACA Accreditation Standards (November 2025 edition) published by the American Camp Association (ACA).