Professional Development

Camps & Programs Outside the U.S.

Mon, 09/21/2015 - 16:02

Be a part of the largest camp professionals’ community. Connect with camps in the U.S. and around the world. If you are starting a camp, looking for education and training, seeking a connection with U.S. camps, or interested in reaching U.S. parents – ACA can help.

Entry-Level Program Staff Certificate

Wed, 09/16/2015 - 20:46

Want to work with young people in a camp, afterschool, summer enrichment programs, or other community-based youth settings but lack experience?

Critical Things Staff Need to Know about Bullying Prevention

Wed, 09/16/2015 - 09:31

Bullying is here to stay in summer camp and this course is designed to help you be prepared and ready to act this summer as well as between the seasons. Bullying can happen in 4...

Continuing Education Credits

Wed, 08/19/2015 - 11:41

ACA awards Continuing Education Credits (CECs) for all endorsed educational programs, as well as other ACA-approved learning experiences that meet the required criteria. CECs serve as a tracking tool for individuals to document their involvement in various professional development activities. These credits are often compatible with Continuing Education Units (CEUs), commonly used in other professional certification programs like teaching and healthcare. Each CEC represents one hour of engaged learning and can be easily tracked by ACA members through their educational history and personalized professional development portfolio.

CECs are valuable for individuals looking to build a professional development plan that aligns with their career goals. This plan can include CECs along with other types of evidence such as work and volunteer experience, project samples, and learning activities. CECs are commonly used to demonstrate progress toward personal benchmarks and professional goals. They also play a crucial role in structured educational experiences related to certificates of added qualification, specialty certificates, and other professional certifications.

Access, save, and/or print your ACA education history transcript.

For transcript questions or errors, email us at [email protected].

Directory of Colleges and Universities

Tue, 05/19/2015 - 15:35

Undergraduate and Graduate Programs with Camp and Youth Development Offerings

Colleges and universities in the directory offer academic programs in camp, recreation, youth development, and related fields. The directory provides useful contact information, degrees, majors, online options, and related coursework for anyone interested in academic coursework.

Add a College or University (you must be logged in) — You do not need to be an ACA member - if you do not have an account with us, just click “New to ACA” to register your program in the Directory.

The listings in this directory will continue to change over time as more colleges and universities add their information.

Certificates & Endorsements

Tue, 05/19/2015 - 15:35

ACA Staff Training Certificates

ACA’s Staff Training Certificate Courses are more than just online training! These intensive online courses are self-directed learning opportunities that help build the added qualifications you and your staff need in today’s world. Each certificate course covers all thirteen core competencies required to run a camp successfully and includes curriculum components suited to a variety of learning styles. Continuing education credits available.

ACA Educational Endorsement Program

ACA’s Educational Endorsement Program is a platform to connect learners to quality educational opportunities. Learners can access training opportunities offered by ACA and non-ACA providers vetted to meet ACA Educational Endorsement Program requirements.