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The Value of Accreditation
ACA’s accreditation standards focus on health, safety, and risk management, and are widely used as operational benchmarks by local, state, and federal government entities. ACA accreditation provides public evidence of a camp’s commitment to the overall well-being of both campers and staff.
Join us at the 2020 ACA National Conference in San Diego! Four-plus packed days of quality education, social and issues-based networking, professional trade-show access and special events are designed to boost your professional development.
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5-Year Camp Impact Study
Exploring the outcomes of the camp experience related to career/college readiness for campers and staff.
Project Real Job
Get assistance with communicating the career-enhancing benefits of working at camp to prospective employees and their parents.
Start A Camp - How ACA Can Help
ACA has a variety of excellent resources for information, inspiration, & encouragement.
ACA Connect is an online community exclusively for ACA members and let's you interact with other camp professionals. ACA Connect supports – Networking. Information and Document Sharing. Community Building.