https://www.acacamps.org/resources/inclusion-belonging/common-good

Emphasizing the common good in a camp setting involves fostering an environment where the well-being of the entire community is prioritized, and every individual contributes positively to the...

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/article/camping-magazine/seven-tree-mendous-activities-promote-appreciation-forests

“Earth and sky, woods and fields . . . teach some of us more than we can ever learn from books.” – John Lubbock A camp experience is filled with vibrant learning opportunities. It often...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/navigation-games

Through their partnership, ACA and Navigation Games collaborate to deliver education and outdoor experiential learning activities that help camps deliver navigation skills, confidence, and curiosity...

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/events-education/event/autism-wandering-drowning-risk

Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder face unique danger when missing, especially when the child has wandered or eloped from a safe location. Children who wander or elope are substantially...

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).

https://www.acacamps.org/about/partnerships/collaborations/american-red-cross

In order to meet several of the American Camp Association standards, certification in CPR/AED, first aid, or lifeguarding is required. To assist ACA-accredited camps in meeting these standards, ACA...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/accreditation-volunteer-course-person-4

THIS IN-PERSON COURSE IS PROVIDED BY ACA, NEW ENGLAND AND IS OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS OF ACA. This course (formerly known as the Associate Visitor Course) is a 1-day training....

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/accreditation-volunteer-course-person-2

THIS IN-PERSON COURSE IS PROVIDED BY ACA, NEW YORK & NEW JERSEY AND IS OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS OF ACA. This course (formerly known as the Associate Visitor Course) is a 1-day...