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2018 Accreditation Information

For Camps who are seeking accreditation in 2017. There are a few things you need to think about as you prepare.
  1. Taking a Basic Standards Course - The ACA Basic Standards Course is specifically designed to help prepare people who are NEW to the accreditation process for their accreditation visits, and to serve as an introduction to the standards program for those interested in becoming accreditation visitors.
  2. Taking an Standards Update Course - The Standards Update Course is designed for the camp director or staff member who has been actively involved in the preparation of materials and the on-site visit at an ACA-accredited camp in the recent past.​​
Important Links for Camp being Visited in 2018

Camp Information Form (Word Document) - Due February 1, 2018
Camp Self Assessment  - Required for All Camps (Word Document)
Camp Self Assessment - includes All Written Documentation (Word File)
Tools & Resources (Redirects to ACA, Inc.)

To find more information about the accreditation process and other resources please check out the links below.
  • About ACA Accreditation
  • Standards at a Glance
  • Preparing for a Visit
  • Standards Course​
ACA Accreditation Program

Standards Courses

The ACA Basic Standards Course is specifically designed to help prepare people who are NEW to the accreditation process for their accreditation visits, and to serve as an introduction to the standards program for those interested in becoming accreditation visitors. 

Standards Course Dates for 2017 - 2018:
  • Monday, November 13, 2017 - 9:00am - 3:00pm  |  Camp Dean, Big Rock, Illinois
  • Thursday, January 24, 2018 - 1:00pm - 6:00pm  |  Macomb, Illinois
  • Tuesday, March 6, 2018 - 9:00am - 3:00pm  |  Skokie Park District, Skokie, Illinois
  • Monday, April 9, 2018 - 8:00am - 2:00pm  |  Mid States Camp Conference, St. Charles, Illinois

Questions or new to Accreditation, please contact Kim at kim@acail.org

Update Standards Courses

The Standards Update Course is designed for the camp director or staff member who has been actively involved in the preparation of materials and the on-site visit at an ACA-accredited camp in the recent past.​

All update standards courses will be conducted through the online course.
​To get signed up for the course contact Kim Steiner at kim@acail.org.

​Questions or new to Accreditation, please contact Kim at kim@acail.org

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  • About Us
    • Our Story
    • Staff Team
    • Board Members & Volunteers
    • Why Camp is Essential to Illinois
  • What We Do
    • Accreditation
    • DFI Title XX >
      • Camp Referrals for DFI Title XX
    • Send a Child to Camp
    • Top 5 Reasons to Send Your Child to Camp
  • Join Us
    • Group Membership
    • Individual Membership
    • Why Accreditation?
    • 4 Reasons to Be Accredited
    • Services Portal
  • Learn & Tools
    • Professional Development & Training
    • Upcoming Events
    • Resources for Individuals and Families
    • ACA & COVID-19
  • Get Involved
    • Make a Donation
    • Find a Camp
    • Employment & Volunteer Opportunities
    • Become a Sponsor or Community Partner
  • Connect
    • Events & Training Calendar
    • Contact Us
    • Blog: In the Loop
    • Newsletter