1) Donate $25 to ACA's Annual Fund

Your contribution makes a difference in the camp world. With your important support, we spread the message that camp is an essential part of healthy human development. Thanks for your tax-deductible contribution!

2) Donate $75 to ACA's Annual Fund

2SLGBTQIA+ Inclusion at Camp

Recorded Webinars

TQAMP

Member Qty 1-9: $39.00
Non-Member Qty 1-9: $79.00Your price

Format: Online
Language: English

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Your contribution makes a difference in the camp world. With your important support, we spread the message that camp is an essential part of healthy human development. Thanks for your tax-deductible contribution!

A MESH (+) Framework: Assessing the Cost of Employee Well-Being

Recorded Webinars

John Hamilton

Member Qty 1-9: $39.00
Non-Member Qty 1-9: $79.00Your price

Format: online
Language: English

A recent Gallup poll revealed, one's mental well-being is the single biggest catalyst to individual, team, and organizational success. According to Lyra Health, 65% of employees say their mental health has interfered with their ability to work. What does this mean for the camp industry? What next step can you take for your organization when so many leaders are growing weary of MESH (Mental, Emotional, Social, and Health) related challenges? We know the biggest hurdle isn’t treatment—it’s access to support. Camps must reduce stigma and elevate care. In this session, you will learn practical tools to support your year-round staffs' well-being, improve team dynamics, and create a positive health framework for your camp.

ACA Associate Visitor Course - Online Prerequisite

Online Courses

American Camp Association

Format: Online Course
Language: English

The ACA Associate Visitor Course is the cornerstone of the evaluation component of the accreditation process. The course establishes a system that puts into place a consistent and reliable assessment of a camp’s compliance to the ACA standards. In addition, this course helps create a network within the camp community that is instrumental in monitoring the standards and creating positive camp experiences. The online prerequisite will introduce the associate visitor candidate to the role and responsibilities of an ACA visitor and as a result of the online precourse will...

Become an advocate for ACA Accreditation Be intruduced to the educational value of the accreditation process Become a positive representative of ACA

We will send an email containing course instructions and log in information within 1-2 business days.

To ensure delivery, please add astearley@ACAcamps.org to your email address book.

Accessibility Series

Recorded Webinars

Member Qty 1-9: $30.00
Non-Member Qty 1-9: $60.00Your price

Format: Online Course
Language: English

Implementing accessibility best practices allows us to improve the usability of our content including documents. Presentations, and websites for all users. Join us for a three-part series dedicated to helping you make your content and website more accessible and user friendly. Learn about accessibility best practices for creating accessible documents and presentations, and for auditing your website to improve usability for all.

Part One 
Expanding your reach: 5 tips for accessible and inclusive communications

Part Two 
Communication essentials bootcamp: The ultimate field guide for creating accessible Word Documents, PowerPoints, and more!

Part Three 
Your Virtual Welcome Mat: The value of auditing your website for accessibility

Accident/Incident Report Form

Forms

American Camp Association

Member: $0.00
Non-Member: $100.00Your price

Format: PDF
Language: English

The Accident/Incident Report Form designed for recording all accidents/incidents that occur at camp. The form provides space for detailing what happened, the procedures followed, and what could have been done differently to prevent the incident. Recommended for all camps. 

Disclaimer: ACA’s sample forms are just that — samples. You may, but are not required to, use ACA forms to meet ACA standards. You may create your own forms. In coordination with your health care staff and legal counsel and in accordance with your state laws, you must decide what your camp needs to collect on its forms. 

Related Standards 

• HW-19 B
• HW-20
• OM-5
• OM-15

This PDF is available to download to members only. Please join ACA to download the PDF. You may also purchase a 100 count package of the form from the ACA Bookstore.

Accreditation Metal Sign 12 x 18 inches

Merchandise

Member: $25.00
Non-Member: $25.00Your price

The Accredited-Camp sign is 12” high and 18” long and is made of metal and suitable for mounting on buildings, signposts, etc. Order more signs for your camp. The cost is $25.00/sign which INCLUDES shipping.

Accreditation Office Hours: 2019 - 2020 Season

Recorded Webinars

ACA Accreditation Academy

Format: Online
Language: English

Welcome to Accreditation Office Hours from 2019 - 2020! This package of recorded on-demand videos is one of many that is part of a large library of accreditation related resources offered through ACA called the ACA Accreditation Academy - your one stop shop for learning and growing from the accreditation experience. ​

Accreditation Office Hours, which is now called Closer Looks, are designed to help you pace your preparation and learning of the standards as you lead up to the camp season. Organized by section of standards, you will have the opportunity to learn about resources available from ACA, dig deeper into each section of standards, share organizing tips, and plus hear questions and answers that were asked during past live sessions. This package does include on-demand videos that were recorded in the past however they can still be very beneficial for your preparations. It is not required that you are currently accredited or seeking accreditation to watch these videos.

More information, tools & resources to help you with your accreditation preparations can be found on the ACAcamps.org website, organized for whether or you are Maintaining Accreditation OR Preparing for a Visit. If you are an accredited camp or a camp officially seeking accreditation, you may access a digital copy of the Accreditation Process Guide v.2019 in the Accreditation Portal as a reference to use along side this video!

Accreditation Process Workshop [v.2023]

Online Courses

ACA Accreditation Academy

Format: Online

This self-guided online course is designed to provide an overview of the ACA Accreditation Process.  

Every camp being visited must have at least one person who completes this online course on behalf of the camp; that person must actively assist in preparation for the accreditation visit, be engaged in on-site operations during the camp season, and participate fully in the on-site accreditation visit. For camps to receive an accreditation visit for the current season, this course must be completed no later than March 31, 2024. 

*Multiple people from a camp may take this course.  

 Objectives:   
Participants feel excited, engaged, and ready to manage the accreditation process for their camp. They know where to find and how to use information, resources, and technology provided by ACA. They can navigate the Accreditation Process Guide v.2019 to understand compliance and applicability of standards, including how to maintain accreditation through visit and non-visit years and the purpose and steps of preparing written documentation.  

Audience:   
This online course is designed for camp leaders who are preparing for accreditation visits in the upcoming season or are new to the accreditation process. The online course is also appropriate for those who are considering seeking accreditation for the first time.  

 Accreditation Process Guide, 2019 Edition (updated 11/2019):   
To participate, you MUST have an Accreditation Process Guide (APG) v. 2019 (updated 11/2019). 

• Published: Each currently accredited camp and camp seeking accreditation is provided 1 published copy of the APG. If you need this, please contact your local accreditation manager. 
• Digital: A digital version of the APG is provided to all current fee-paying camps for each primary contact and standards contact. This is in the Accreditation Portal. If you need assistance with access, please contact your local accreditation manager. 
• Purchase: Non-fee-paying camps (new to accreditation and have not paid yet) and camps wanting additional printed copies can purchase these through the bookstore.   

To learn about ACA Accreditation, please check out the Accreditation Academy on the ACA website.

Accreditation Process Workshop v.2024

Online Courses

ACA Accreditation Academy

Format: Online

This self-guided online course is designed to provide an overview of the ACA Accreditation Process. This page will guide you to the registration for the course, but it is not date-dependent.  

Every camp being visited must have at least one person* complete this online course on behalf of the camp; that person must actively assist in preparation for the accreditation visit, be engaged in on-site operations during the camp season, and participate fully in the on-site accreditation visit. In order for a camp to receive an accreditation visit, this course must be completed no later than April 1. 

*Multiple people from a camp may take this course.

Objectives 

By the end of this course, participants will be able to: 

• navigate the Accreditation Process Guide 
• demonstrate applicability and compliance of the standards. 
• identify different modes of camp operation. 
• articulate the importance of preparing and organizing written documentation. 
• identify the criteria needed to maintain accreditation in visit and non-visit years. 

Audience 

This online course is designed for camp leadership who are preparing for accreditation visits in the upcoming season or are new to the accreditation process. The online course is also appropriate for those who are considering seeking accreditation for the first time.  

Accreditation Process Guide, 2019 Edition (updated 11/2019)   

To participate in this course, you MUST have an Accreditation Process Guide (APG) v. 2019 (updated 11/2019). 

• Published: Each currently accredited camp and camp seeking accreditation is provided 1 published copy of the APG. If you need this, please contact your local accreditation manager. 
• Digital: A digital version of the APG is provided to all current fee-paying camps for each primary contact and standards contact. The digital version of the APG can be found in the Accreditation Portal. If you need assistance with access, please contact your local accreditation manager. 
• Purchase: Non-fee-paying camps (new to accreditation and have not paid yet) and camps wanting additional printed copies can purchase these through the bookstore.   

Accreditation Process Workshop v.2025

Online Courses

ACA Accreditation Academy

Member: $0.00
Non-Member: $0.00Your price

Format: Online

This self-guided online course is designed to provide an overview of the ACA Accreditation Process. This page will guide you to the registration for the course, but it is not date-dependent.  

Every camp being visited must have at least one person* complete this online course on behalf of the camp; that person must actively assist in preparation for the accreditation visit, be engaged in on-site operations during the camp season, and participate fully in the on-site accreditation visit. In order for a camp to receive an accreditation visit, this course must be completed no later than April 1. 

*Multiple people from a camp may take this course.

Objectives 

By the end of this course, participants will be able to: 

• navigate the Accreditation Process Guide 
• demonstrate applicability and compliance of the standards. 
• identify different modes of camp operation. 
• articulate the importance of preparing and organizing written documentation. 
• identify the criteria needed to maintain accreditation in visit and non-visit years. 

Audience 

This online course is designed for camp leadership who are preparing for accreditation visits in the upcoming season or are new to the accreditation process. The online course is also appropriate for those who are considering seeking accreditation for the first time.  

Accreditation Process Guide

To participate in this course, you MUST have the most current version of the Accreditation Process Guide (APG) (updated 11/2025). 

• Published: Each currently accredited camp and camp seeking accreditation is provided 1 published copy of the APG. If you need this, please contact your local accreditation manager. 
• Digital: A digital version of the APG is provided to all current fee-paying camps for each primary contact and standards contact. The digital version of the APG can be found in the Accreditation Portal. If you need assistance with access, please contact your local accreditation manager. 
• Purchase: Non-fee-paying camps (new to accreditation and have not paid yet) and camps wanting additional printed copies can purchase these through the ACA Bookstore.   

Accredited Camp Window Sticker

Merchandise

Member: $10.00
Non-Member: $10.00Your price

Full color sticker.

Size: 5” Tall x 8” wide.

Front adhesive (to be placed inside a window, but read from the outside of the window).

$10 sales price each, includes shipping.

Please read: sticker guidelines.

Affinity for Nature Scale - Camp Youth Outcomes Battery

Research Reports

American Camp Association

Member: $10.00
Non-Member: $30.00Your price

Format: PDF
Language: English

A new outcome measure, Affinity for Nature, measures the emotional connections youth (10 to17 years old) may make to nature as a result of your program. This statistically tested measure has short (5 questions) and long (10 questions) versions. Analysis templates are available for all versions for ease of data entry and statistical analysis. Order this booklet and tools.