Becoming Accredited: The First-Timers Guide to the Process & What to Expect

WORKSHOP OVERVIEW

What’s the first, second, and last step of becoming accredited? How does the Visit work? Who shows up? Do I have to do all of these? How much does it cost? What’s included in our membership? Why should we do all this work?

Joining the only national accreditation program for summer camps will demonstrate to your community your commitment to maintaining the best practices of the industry. Accreditation opens your camp up to a world of resources, networks, and support so that you can run the very best programs for your campers and community.

SESSION DETAILS

The accreditation program is a lot of work but never fear - we are here to help you succeed! Throughout this quick-moving session, we’ll cover:

• The steps for your first visit, how to access the resources available to make it easier, 

• What the timeline looks like,

• Tips and tricks on how to navigate the process, 

• How fees work, and 

• So much more! 

There will be plenty of time for questions and support as you consider beginning your journey with us into accreditation. 

SESSION AUDIENCE

• Camps that are interested in becoming accredited but want to understand the process and what to expect before committing; and

• Directors who have never served as a director while being accredited and have a visit during the upcoming summer.

LOCATION & TYPE OF WORKSHOP 

This session is a live, virtual events and will utilize the Zoom Meeting platform. 

Please Note: ACA Illinois will not record this event.

WHAT TO BRING TO WEBINAR & HOW TO PREPARE 

This is an interactive training course. Each person should be prepared to have their camera on, access to audio (including the ability to speak and hear,) and interact within the Zoom room via a computer. Bring a notebook/paper and pen for activities. 

THE FINE PRINT

Please Note: By registering and attending an ACA Illinois event or meeting, virtually or in person you are agreeing to all the event policies listed here. These policies include photo release, refund, link sharing, Code of Conduct, and other relative policies. 

HOW TO REGISTER

You must have a Member Profile in our registration system to register for this event. If this is your first event with us, please click here to create a profile. It's free!