accreditation versus member camp
What is the difference between an Accreditation Membership VS Member Camp Membership? The main difference is that Accredited Camps/Programs participate in a thorough quality assurance process to verify that they meet a rigorous and standardized set of service and operational guidelines. A camp or program accredited by the American Camp Association, Illinois has gone through this process with a knowledgeable, trained volunteer and camp professional who ensures that the camp meets the National ACA Standards and is qualified to facilitate programs being offered.
Camp or Program Membership, officially known as Member Camps/Programs, offer your camp the opportunity to become part of a community that will support your organizational goals for professionalism, developing qualified staff, and maintaining your superior programming without the additional dedication and quality assurance processes that accreditation offers. This is sometimes recommended for camps or programs that are not yet ready to take the leap to accreditation, but are looking to get access to tools, resources and expert professionals that can help you determine if accreditation is right for you, and how to best move forward in becoming accredited.
Camp or Program Membership, officially known as Member Camps/Programs, offer your camp the opportunity to become part of a community that will support your organizational goals for professionalism, developing qualified staff, and maintaining your superior programming without the additional dedication and quality assurance processes that accreditation offers. This is sometimes recommended for camps or programs that are not yet ready to take the leap to accreditation, but are looking to get access to tools, resources and expert professionals that can help you determine if accreditation is right for you, and how to best move forward in becoming accredited.
which membership is best for you?
You can check out our different group membership options below to see the best option for you and/or your camp.
Accredited Camp/Program Membership
Member Camp/Program
Accredited Camp/Program Membership
Member Camp/Program
not part of an agency but still looking to join?
That’s great! We have a place for you! Our Individual Membership option allows you to invest in your professional development and build strong relationships with other local and national professionals.
Check out our Individual Membership details and benefits today!
Check out our Individual Membership details and benefits today!
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For questions or more information about group membership options, contact Allie Boyaris at allie@acail.org or 312-332-0833 x4.