Our work is driven by our passion to make the world a better place!
ACA Illinois works to offer our members and non-members several opportunities for growth and involvement as well as services for our camps and camp families. Use the links below to navigate our programs page.
HELPING CAMPS BE BETTER PLACES FOR ALL PEOPLE |
MAKING CAMP ACCESSIBLE FOR ALL YOUNG PEOPLE |
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Professional Development Conferences, Courses, & Events
ACA Illinois specializes in offering professional development for the entire career of the camp professional from first year counselor to seasoned executive! Through conferences, workshops, special events, networking and more - members and non-members have a access to top speakers and current information.
Learn more about our events, conferences, & courses here. |
DFI Title XX Camping Services Program
ACA Illinois, in partnership with the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and over 100 camps, ACA Illinois works to send over 4,500 economically disadvantaged children from the state of Illinois to camp each summer. Camps partner with ACA Illinois and IDHS through this innovative match funds program that receives federal funding.
Learn more about the DFI Title XX Camping Services Program here. |
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ACA Accreditation & Membership Programs
ACA Accreditation is the only nationally recognized peer-reviewed program that sets the bar for how to run a safe and quality camp! Facilitated at the local level, this program is the number one reason camps join the American Camp Association!
Learn more about Accreditation here. Learn more about becoming a member here. |
Fresh Start Campership FundsThrough generous gifts from private donors, young people who would not otherwise be able to afford to attend, get to experience the life changing experience of summer camp!
Learn more about our Campership Funds here. Give the gift of camp to help us get even more children to a camp experience next summer! |