American Camp Association accreditation means that the camp you are considering for your child cares enough to undergo a thorough (over 300 standards) review of its operation – from staff qualifications and training to emergency management. The American Camp Association collaborates with experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics, The American Red Cross, and other youth service agencies to assure that current practices at the camp reflect the most up– to–date, research based standards in camp operation. Camps the American Camp Association form a partnership that promotes programs of growth and fun in an environment committed to safety.
American Camp Association helps accredited camps provide:
Accreditation is voluntary and ACA Accreditation assures families that camps have made the commitment to a safe, nurturing environment for their children. American Camp Association standards are recognized by courts of law and government regulators as the standards of the camp community. The American Camp Association standards go beyond the basic requirements for heath, cleanliness, and food service into specific areas of program development, staff training, emergency management plans, health care, and operation management. The standards include separate areas for activities such as waterfront, horseback riding, adventure programming and trip travel.
We encourage you to visit the American Camp Association website, www.acacamps.org
There you will find much information about the world of camps in general. Click here to discover specific information that ACA provides for parents. Click here to read an overview of the ACA standards.
