Notification from the ACA National Standards Commission - 4/3/2020
FAQ for Accreditation in 2020 - 4/3/2020
Accreditation Related Resources
- Annual Accreditation Report for accredited camps in a non-visit year
- Camp-Related State Laws & Regulations
- Marketing Tools
- Criminal Background Check Information
- Benefits — Fun and Safety: ACA Camps Set the Standard
Standards Related Tools
- v.2019 Standards Chart .xlsx updated 11/19
- v.2019 to v.2012 Standards Comparison Chart .xlsx updated 11/19
- What's New in the Standards v.2019
- Frequently Asked Questions - 2019 Standards and Transition 10/18
- Certification Resources and Charts
- Resources by Section of Standards
- Online Courses and Webinars Related to ACA Standards
Sample Standards Related Documents
- Checklist for Documentation of NSOPW Check (*HR.4.2/*AD.27.2)
- Observation of an Activity Leader (PD.16/ST.34)
- Risk Exposure Chart (OM.4/AD.13)
- Staff Skills Verification: Archery (PD.15/ST.33)
- Staff Skills Verification: Driver Skills Verification (TR.15/ST.19)
- Staff Skills Verification: Lifeguard Skills (*PA.4/*ST.12.2)
- Staff Skills Verification: Specialized Activities (PD.15/ST.33)
- Staff Skills Verification: Site-Specific Watercraft Rescue and Emergency Procedure (*PA.21/*ST.15.2)
- Vehicle Safety Checklist (TR.13/FA.24)
- Watercraft Maintenance Checklist (PA.29/PA.16)
- ACA Health Forms requires member login
- Resources by Section of Standards
* Indicates Mandatory Standard. First standard number = v. 2012, second standard number = v. 2019.