American Camp Association

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The American Camp Association (ACA), formerly known as the American Camping Association, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that serves the United States. It is an association for camp owners, camp professionals and others interested in summer camps and similar camp programs.

ACA runs an accreditation scheme for camps. According to ACA, to become accredited, camps must meet up to 300 health and safety standards. The accreditation process is voluntary, and ACA currently accredits more than 2,400 camps nationwide.[1]

ACA also hosts a consumer oriented website for families looking for a camp experience for their children.

ACA claims a diverse 7,000 plus membership.[1] It has three membership categories for individuals (associate, professional and student) and affiliate memberships for camp-oriented businesses and accredited camps.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b About ACA, ACA Web site. Retrieved March 16, 2008.
  2. ^ Join ACA Today!, ACA Web site. Retrieved March 16, 2008.

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