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https://www.acacamps.org/resources/diversity-equity-inclusion/accessibility

Accessibility

The work to make camps accessible includes recognizing and valuing every individual’s ability to participate fully in camp life.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/camp-counselor-lifesaver-stem-cell-donors-journey

From Camp Counselor to Lifesaver: A Stem Cell Donor's Journey

A camp counselor registered as a stem cell donor and later gave a stranger a second chance at life. Learn how easy it is to register, save lives, and inspire others to do the same.

https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/volunteers/become-visitor

Become an Accreditation Volunteer

Accreditation Volunteers are the heart and soul of the ACA accreditation program! Without them, we would be unable to implement the accreditation program. Please review the qualifications and...

https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation

ACA 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/events-education/event/accreditation-huddle-volunteers

Accreditation Huddle for Volunteers

Accreditation Volunteer Visitors, this huddle is for you! Circle up with fellow visitors and accreditation staff. We’ll share news and updates, plus takeaways from last year’s visits. Then, share...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/accreditation-huddle-camps

Accreditation Huddle for Camps

Camp teams, get together with volunteers, accreditation staff, and fellow camp folks to get in sync for accreditation. We’ll cover the tips and tricks for written documentation reviews, visit prep,...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/privacy-health-information-new-regs-who-needs-know-camp

Privacy and Health Information: New Regs — Who "Needs to Know" at Camp?

Many of us remember the staff meeting before campers arrive when information, including information about health history, is shared. The scope of that sharing has been the subject of growing...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/summer-residential-camps-promoting-social-interaction-self-efficacy-among-young-adults-special

Summer Residential Camps: Promoting Social Interaction and Self-Efficacy Among Young Adults With Special Needs

Social skills and self-efficacy are fundamental processes and necessary for individuals in everyday life. Seeking employment, living independently, making friends, and trying new activities all...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/camp-yofi-family-camp-children-autism

Camp Yofi: A Family Camp for Children with Autism

Camp Ramah Darom, in partnership with Nova Southeastern University, provides an overnight camp experience for children with autism and their families. Based upon Ramah Darom's five-day family camp...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/accreditation-volunteer-course-person-5

Accreditation Volunteer Course-In Person

THE APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THIS COURSE HAS PASSED. THIS COURSE IS HOSTED IN-PERSON BY ACA, NEW ENGLAND.  This course (formerly known as the Associate...