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2012 Kindred Events at Conference

Many groups and organizations host events that take place before and throughout the ACA National Conference and provide excellent, targeted education and networking opportunities. Learn more about these events!

2012 ACA National Conference

Register today for the 2012 ACA National Conference in Atlanta and save! Register four or more from your camp and earn discounts on lodging at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta.

Explore 30 Camp Reading Program

ACA's Explore 30 Camp Reading Program addresses summer learning loss by providing youth with at least 30 minutes of reading time per day.

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2012-2-8 | Colorado
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2012-2-8 | California
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2012-2-8
ACA Keystone 2012 Educational Event at Cabela's
2012-2-9 | Pennsylvania

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2012-2-7 | Counselors
Pay Attention!
2012-2-6 | Word from Peg
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2012-2-3 | Counselors
Scary but True!
2012-1-31 | Word from Peg
Welcome to the Parents Place Blog!
2012-1-26 | Parents Place

American Camp Association | Summer camps enrich children's lives!

ACA's NEW Find a Camp!

Check out ACA's new, new, state-of-the-art camp search. Check out some of the new features!

Camps! If your camp hasn't added your camp to the new Find a Camp, please do so now!

Early Career Development: 3 Free Webinars

In partnership with Teach for America, ACA is proud to offer a series of career development webinars designed for young professionals!

2012 Kindred Events at Conference

2012 ACA National Conference

Register today for the 2012 ACA National Conference in Atlanta and save! Register four or more from your camp and earn discounts on lodging at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta.

Explore 30 Camp Reading Program

ACA's Explore 30 Camp Reading Program addresses summer learning loss by providing youth with at least 30 minutes of reading time per day.

Find a Camp

Looking for a summer camp? Search over 2,400 ACA-Accredited camps.

Find a Job

Find the perfect summer or year-round camp job. Need Staff? Check Out ACA’s Staff Recruitment Solutions!

Join ACA

Join today and be an integral part of an evolving, versatile, and vibrant organization of people with knowledge to share.

Public Policy

Criminal Background Check Thresholds - Guidance from ACA

Latest News

Upcoming Events

Standards Course
2012-2-8 | Colorado
Connections Networking Forum for Camp Professionals
2012-2-8 | California
ACA, MI Standards Update Course
2012-2-8 | Michigan
Webinar - Developing Your Brand Identity
2012-2-8
ACA Keystone 2012 Educational Event at Cabela's
2012-2-9 | Pennsylvania

Latest Blog Posts

10 Steps to Find the Right Summer Camp to Work For
2012-2-7 | Counselors
Pay Attention!
2012-2-6 | Word from Peg
Top 5 Reasons to Attend Wednesday's FREE “Developing Your Personal Brand” Webinar
2012-2-3 | Counselors
Scary but True!
2012-1-31 | Word from Peg
Welcome to the Parents Place Blog!
2012-1-26 | Parents Place

American Camp Association | Summer camps enrich children's lives!

ACA's NEW Find a Camp!

Check out ACA's new, new, state-of-the-art camp search. Check out some of the new features!

Camps! If your camp hasn't added your camp to the new Find a Camp, please do so now!

Early Career Development: 3 Free Webinars

In partnership with Teach for America, ACA is proud to offer a series of career development webinars designed for young professionals!

2012 Kindred Events at Conference

2012 ACA National Conference

Register today for the 2012 ACA National Conference in Atlanta and save! Register four or more from your camp and earn discounts on lodging at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta.

Explore 30 Camp Reading Program

ACA's Explore 30 Camp Reading Program addresses summer learning loss by providing youth with at least 30 minutes of reading time per day.

Find a Camp

Looking for a summer camp? Search over 2,400 ACA-Accredited camps.

Find a Job

Find the perfect summer or year-round camp job. Need Staff? Check Out ACA’s Staff Recruitment Solutions!

Join ACA

Join today and be an integral part of an evolving, versatile, and vibrant organization of people with knowledge to share.

Public Policy

Criminal Background Check Thresholds - Guidance from ACA

Latest News

Upcoming Events

Standards Course
2012-2-8 | Colorado
Connections Networking Forum for Camp Professionals
2012-2-8 | California
ACA, MI Standards Update Course
2012-2-8 | Michigan
Webinar - Developing Your Brand Identity
2012-2-8
ACA Keystone 2012 Educational Event at Cabela's
2012-2-9 | Pennsylvania

Latest Blog Posts

10 Steps to Find the Right Summer Camp to Work For
2012-2-7 | Counselors
Pay Attention!
2012-2-6 | Word from Peg
Top 5 Reasons to Attend Wednesday's FREE “Developing Your Personal Brand” Webinar
2012-2-3 | Counselors
Scary but True!
2012-1-31 | Word from Peg
Welcome to the Parents Place Blog!
2012-1-26 | Parents Place

Old to New - Charts showing old standards corresponding with the new standards

Roster of Standards Chairs

Responsibilities of the Standards Chair

2009 Standards Courses

Standards Calendar (PDF)

Standards Chair Job Description

Standards Administration Manual

Visitor Refresher Training Report Form

Spring 2010 Standards Chairs Conference Call (PPT)

Fall 2009 Standards Chairs Conference Call (PPT)

Recruiting Standards Volunteers

Benefits of being a Standards Visitor

Job Descriptions of an Associate Visitor and a Lead Visitor

Visit Resources

Accreditation Visit Contact Script (PDF)

Examples of Corrections for Missed Mandatory Standards

Recognized Horseback Riding Instructor Certifications

Aquatic Recognized Certifications

Aquatics Supervision Chart

First Aid & CPR Certifications

Training for Camp Staff Related to ACA Standards

Director Observation Tool

Written Documentation Preview Checklist – Revised 2009

HR-4A – Sex Offender Check Documentation

OM-5 – Annual Written Assessment of Standards Compliance

OM-5 – Camp Accreditation Assessment of Standards Compliance

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American Camp Association | Summer camps enrich children's lives!

ACA's NEW Find a Camp!

Check out ACA's new, new, state-of-the-art camp search. Check out some of the new features!

Camps! If your camp hasn't added your camp to the new Find a Camp, please do so now!

Early Career Development: 3 Free Webinars

In partnership with Teach for America, ACA is proud to offer a series of career development webinars designed for young professionals!

2012 Kindred Events at Conference

2012 ACA National Conference

Register today for the 2012 ACA National Conference in Atlanta and save! Register four or more from your camp and earn discounts on lodging at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta.

Explore 30 Camp Reading Program

ACA's Explore 30 Camp Reading Program addresses summer learning loss by providing youth with at least 30 minutes of reading time per day.

Public Policy

Criminal Background Check Thresholds - Guidance from ACA

Latest News

Upcoming Events

Standards Course
2012-2-8 | Colorado
Connections Networking Forum for Camp Professionals
2012-2-8 | California
ACA, MI Standards Update Course
2012-2-8 | Michigan
Webinar - Developing Your Brand Identity
2012-2-8
ACA Keystone 2012 Educational Event at Cabela's
2012-2-9 | Pennsylvania

Latest Blog Posts

10 Steps to Find the Right Summer Camp to Work For
2012-2-7 | Counselors
Pay Attention!
2012-2-6 | Word from Peg
Top 5 Reasons to Attend Wednesday's FREE “Developing Your Personal Brand” Webinar
2012-2-3 | Counselors
Scary but True!
2012-1-31 | Word from Peg
Welcome to the Parents Place Blog!
2012-1-26 | Parents Place

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