https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/accreditation-academy/timeline-site-visits

Learn about the important due dates, requirements and estimated time investment to prepare for an on-site visit through maintaining your accreditation.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/statement-compliance

American Camp Association Accreditation describes the operations of the programs and services by an owner/director. This may be sought by a camp operating on its own property, on the property...

https://www.acacamps.org/norcal/awards

Recognition for service and program excellence was celebrated at the ACA, Northern California Spring Workshop on March 14, 2024.   2025 - 2026 Western Awards  Your Local Council of...

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/accreditation/accreditation-academy/certification-training-skills-verification-resources

Finding the qualified staff and volunteers is a big task. Here are some resources you can use to help you find the industry experts and providers that meet the standards for certification across...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/resources-help-educate-parents-about-camper-safety

Many of you may be aware that CBS News carried a story Monday morning, December 10, 2018 about abuse at summer camp. While we are pleased that CBS has brought the issue of camper safety to the...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/aca-accreditation-talking-points-camp-directors

ACA encourages camps to utilize the following talking points when discussing ACA-Accreditation with the media, parents, or other groups. These key messages will enable you to explain the importance...

https://www.acacamps.org/membership/camps

Members of ACA have for decades been giving children and adults quality opportunities to learn powerful lessons in community, leadership, character-building, skill development, and healthy living....

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/closer-look-healthcare-camp

Welcome to the Closer Look Video Series. This recorded on-demand video is one of many that is part of a large library of accreditation related resources offered through ACA called the ACA...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/american-camp-association-supports-texass-efforts-strengthen-camp-safety-standards

MARTINSVILLE, IN (August 7, 2025) — In the wake of the tragic July floods that claimed the lives of campers and counselors in Texas, the American Camp Association (ACA) is standing...