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member camps & programs

considering  membership  for  your  organization?

ACA membership means support of your camp or program with staff training resources, risk management tools, quality assessment tools, advocacy, experts, networking, savings, and more!

​As a member of ACA Illinois, your camp will become part of a  community that will support your organizational goals for professionalism, developing qualified staff, and maintaining your superior programming. You will be better equipped to serve your campers, staff, and families. If you are thinking about accreditation, but not ready to take the leap, consider a Member Camp membership, which gives you access to professional tools, resources, and support to prepare you for accreditation. 

local  membership  benefits

Here are just a few exclusive benefits ACA Illinois provides for our Accredited Camp/Program Members:

  • Exclusive Event Access: Your accreditation membership provides you with FREE and/or substantially-reduced rates to national events with special by invitation only to ACA, Illinois Events!
  • COVID-19 Related Support: Our Camp is Essential to Illinois campaign offers you support in navigating the ever-shifting challenges and landscape of the pandemic. You’ll be able to utilize our incredible toolkit to ignite your community and spread the message to local people and leadership that camps are essential. 
  • Networking Opportunities: Book clubs, drop-in information sessions, customized professional development trainings, and more. The ACA Illinois Team has spent the last several months of the pandemic getting to know our members and building connections through online services. Our Drop In’s have been the highlight of many professionals, and have generated incredible new collaborations and colleague spaces for members to participate in.

national  membership benefits

Additional benefits Accredited Camps/Programs have access to depending on their dues: 
  • COVID-19 Resources
  • Jobs & Job Resources
  • Networking Opportunities including ACA Connect, your online community
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Staff Training Resources
  • Calendar of Educational Events & Conferences
  • Online Courses and Live Webinars
  • Continuing Education Credits
  • Best Practices
  • Hot Topics and Latest Regulatory Developments
  • Camping Magazine
  • Ready-to-Use Forms
  • Template Documents
  • ​Camp Crisis Hotline 24/7
  • Research & Outcomes Tools ​​
  • Books and Posters
  • Chaco Pro-Deal
  • Latest News Every Tuesday
  • Savings on Office Supplies, Building Supplies, Food Service, and More
  • Camp Gives Kids a World of Good logo
  • Find a camp listing, indicating “member”
  • Post year-round jobs and seasonal jobs at a discount
  • Movie licensing at a discount
  • Youth outcomes research and tools at a discount
  • Camp quality assessment tools at a discount
  • Access to resources by section of standards
  • Access to more template documents

cost  of  membership

​Membership fee for Member Camps/Programs are based on your camp/agency operating costs, and range from $385 and above. 
Total Camp or Program Operating Income/Expense 
# of Individuals Included
# of Camps Included
Dues Rate
$0-$500,000
1
1
$385
$500,001-$1,000,000
2
2
$550
$1,000,001-$2,000,000
3
3
$825
$2,000,001-$5,000,000
4
4
$1,325
$5,000,001-$10,000,000
5
5
$1,925
$10,000,001-$15,000,000
6
6
$2,475
$15,000,001-$20,000,000
7
7
$3,025
$20,000,001-$25,000,000
8
8
$3,575
$25,000,000+
10
10
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become  a  member  today!

If you're interested in signing up your camp or agency, complete the Member Camp/Program Membership today!

questions?

If you have questions, or would like more information about Member Camp/Program Membership, contact Allie Boyaris at allie@acail.org or 312-332-0833 x4.

interested  in  other  membership  types?

Click here to learn about our Accredited Camp/Program Membership.

Click here to learn about our Individual Membership.

American  Camp  ASSOCIATION,  illinois

5 S Wabash Ave, Suite 1406
Chicago, IL 60603 - 3104


Phone: 312-332-0833
Email: info@acail.org


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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our Story
    • Staff Team
    • Board Members
    • Award Honorees
    • Employment
    • Contact Us
  • What We Do
    • Accreditation
    • DFI Title XX >
      • 2023 Camp Referrals
    • Send a Child to Camp
    • Top 5 Reasons to Send Your Child to Camp
    • Find a Camp
  • Join Us
    • Group Membership
    • Individual Membership
    • Why Accreditation?
    • 4 Reasons to Be Accredited
    • Services Portal
    • Volunteer
  • Learn & Tools
    • Professional Development & Training >
      • Executive Seminar
    • Calendar
    • Resources for Individuals and Families
    • ACA & COVID-19
  • Ways to Give
    • Donate Today!
    • Fresh Start Campership Funds
    • Become a Sponsor or Community Partner