Although there are camp programs which primarily attract Indiana residents, many camps in the Indiana section welcome campers and staff from many states and countries each summer. Whether you are looking for a day camp, resident camp, multi-week adventure or a travel experience, you will find a member camp to fit your need. All of them adhere to the high standards of the American Camp Association and will provide a warm and memorable experience for your child. There are many benefits of membership in the ACA. If you are interested in joining, visit the page titled Join ACA to see a list of all the things you are missing! For those of you that are already members, look at our Members tab to see all the resources we have added to better serve you! Vision Enriching Lives, Changing the World Mission The mission of the American Camp Association is enriching the lives of children, youth and adults through the camp experience. End Statements • There will be greater public understanding of and support for the value of the camp experience. • An increasing number of children, youth, and adults of all social, cultural, and economic groups, will have a camp experience. • The camp experience will be of high quality.

Although there are camp programs which primarily attract Indiana residents, many camps in the Indiana section welcome campers and staff from many states and countries each summer. Whether you are looking for a day camp, resident camp, multi-week adventure or a travel experience, you will find a member camp to fit your need. All of them adhere to the high standards of the American Camp Association and will provide a warm and memorable experience for your child. Sometimes choosing a camp for your child can be a difficult decision. To look at some helpful tips for making this decision, visit CampParents.org. En Español también.

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The Secret Ingredients of Summer Camp Success DVD & CD

Summer Camp Tax Credit (08-12-2005)

Parent Resource Summary

Campparents.org article

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The museum also offers $1 admission for families on food stamps, TANF or Hoosier Healthwise Insurance

Standards
Educates camp owners and directors in the administration of key aspects of camp operation, program quality, and the health and safety of campers and staff.
Establishes guidelines for needed policies, procedures, and practices
Assists the public in selecting camps that meet industry-accepted and government-recognized standards.
Member Resources
Awards	Scholarships	Helpful Links
Lending Library (PDF)	Indiana News In Brief	Board Roster
Membership FAQs (PDF)	Expense Report	Partners
ACA Healthy Camp Study	The Hub for Learning and Virtual Worlds: Ethics and Virtual Worlds (PDF)

Risk Management / Regulations
ISDH rules
SENATE BILL No. 47: Criminal checks and religious organizations
Indiana Nursing Statutes
Camp Regulations by state now on National ACA website
Resources
Camp Fair Information for Camps
Summer Food Service Program
ACA Healthy Camp Study
Camp Knowledge Center	Environmental Toolkit
Green Spoken Here
Partners: What does it take to provide a "world of good" for your campers?
Environmental Education Resource Directory
Accreditation / Standards
Accreditation Resources
Key Messages about Accreditation
Accredited Camp Logo
Accredited Camp Sign
Tell The World Press Release
Public Policy
Public policy issues around the nation
Child Protection Bill Introduced in U.S. House and Senate On March 13, 2008 the Child Protection Improvements Act of 2008 was introduced by Senators Joseph Biden (D-DE); Orrin Hatch (R-UT); and Arlen Specter (R-PA). The bill will make permanent a child protection pilot program that allows youth-serving organizations to run FBI background checks on prospective volunteers and employees. The American Camp Association (ACA) has been working for the past two years—along with other organizations, primarily MENTOR/The National Mentoring Partnership—to develop the content and specific text of the bill. It is because of ACA’s work and the work of its partners in Washington , D.C. that this bill was supported by Senator Biden and introduced in Congress. The bill was also introduced the same day in the House by Rep Adam Schiff (D-CA). For more information about the legislation, contact Susan Yoder at ACA, 800-428-2267 ext. 302, or e-mail syoder@ACAcamps.org.
Background Information on the Issues
Text of the bill - Same in House and Senate
PROTECT Act Pilot Program - Access FBI Background Checks
ACA Position Statement on Criminal Background Checks (.doc)
Determining which criminal background check is right for your camp (.doc)
Report from SEARCH - The National Consortium for Justice Information and Statistics
Criminal Backgrounding of America
Archived Information