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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.
Camp jobs offer invaluable skill-building, leadership, training, and enrichment opportunities that can’t be found anywhere else! Regardless of your college major, camp experiences allow you to learn and develop skills that will enhance your job marketability.
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Update for the J-1 Visitor Exchange Program
On March 11, 2020, a 60-day travel ban was placed on international exchange programs, including the J-1 program, by the Department of Sta
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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.