ACA Accreditation and Standards - American Camp Association

About ACA

Camp Accreditation or Affiliation

Resources / Tools

Learn More / Apply

Educates camp owners and directors in the administration of key aspects of camp operation, program quality, and the health and safety of campers and staff

Establishes guidelines for needed policies, procedures, and practices

Assists the public in selecting camps that meet industry-accepted and government-recognized standards. ACA's Find-A-Camp Database provides the public with many ways to find the ideal ACA-accredited camp

Is Your Camp Currently ACA-Accredited?

Yes . . . Resources/Tools to take full advantage of accreditation

No . . . Learn More/Apply implement the best practices for your camp

No . . . We Will be Visited for the first time in 2008

Find out about the camp-related regulations in your state.

2007 Accreditation Standards

2007 Accreditation Standards: Buy Now

ACA Standards Organizer—Buy Now

Standards—An Inside Look

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