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Special Note:
When referring to your ACA-Accredited® camp
status in brochures, letters and video
tapes, please use the following copy to
describe accreditation:
What’s the
difference between state licensing of camps
and accreditation by ACA?
Accreditation is voluntary and ACA accreditation
assures families that camps have made the
commitment to a safe, nurturing environment
for their children. Licensing is mandatory
and requirements vary from state to state.
ACA standards are recognized by courts of
law and government regulators as the standards
of the camp community.
How do ACA standards
exceed state licensing requirements?
ACA goes beyond basic requirements for health,
cleanliness, and food service into specific
areas of programming, including camp staff
from director through counselors, emergency
management plans, health care, and management.
ACA applies separate standards for activities
such as waterfront, horseback riding, and
adventure and travel.
What are some of the
ACA standards that camps rely on?
- Staff to camper ratios are appropriate
for different age groups
- Goals for camp activities are developmentally
based
- Emergency transportation available
at all times
- First-aid facilities and trained staff
available when campers are present
How can I verify
that my child's camp is ACA accredited?
Parents can (and should) verify the accreditation
status of any camp at any time by visiting
ACA's Web site at www.ACAcamps.org
or by calling 1-800-428-CAMP.
If your child's
camp isn't ACA accredited, ask WHY NOT?
Keep in Mind — Informed parents are
best prepared to select a camp that meets
their standards for staff, programs, safety,
and facilities and strives to promote the
welfare of every child. Read
more . . .
Visit CampParents.org
for more specialized talking points for
marketing the value of ACA accreditation,
ACA's
outcomes research, and camp to parents.
And, link
to this family-dedicated Web site from your
camp’s Web site – keep the positive
message of the camp experience circulating!
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