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Camps
Receive NEW ACA-Accredited® Camp
Sign!
Over the next three years, all ACA-accredited camps will be receiving a new,
more durable accredited- camp sign. The NEW sign is made of metal and is twelve
inches tall and eighteen inches long and is suitable for mounting on a sign post,
a building, etc. The first mailing includes all camps newly accredited
or re-accredited in 2007 and will be mailed the week of May 5. Camps that
are newly accredited or re-accredited in 2008 or 2009 will receive their signs
in late 2008 and 2009 respectively.
A few tips for display of your sign:
- Repetition aids understanding. Create
the impression that you value what is
represented by this sign, because you
do! Displaying one or two signs in your
camp isn't enough to communicate
just how valuable accreditation is to
your clientele.
- Place signs where they will be repeatedly
seen:
- All entrance points
- The first door parents walk in
- Entrance to the director's
office
- High-risk areas to assure parents
and to show them you are complying
with specific standards: challenge
course, stable, waterfront, health
center, etc.
If you would like to purchase either an
additional sign or one prior to when your
NEW sign is shipped, the cost is $25/sign,
which includes shipping. Visit www.ACAcamps.org/accreditation/sign_request.php or
call the American Camp Association at 765-342-8456.
We hope the summer of 2008 is one of your
best!
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Annual Statement of Compliance
Within the past month, all Camp Liaisons
should have received an e-mail from the
ACA National Office reminding them of the
need to sign and submit an Annual Statement
of Compliance. We often hear a camp
director comment, "I have already
done that, last year." While
is this true, as things often change from
year to year, this document must be read
and signed on an annual basis. We strongly
recommend camps submit this document online
at: www.ACAcamps.org/soc AND
select the "print" option so
you may have a copy for your files.
This document should be signed and submitted
prior to the start of the 2008 summer season.
It is important to remember: Accreditation
applies to all camp programs and services
offered under the same camp name throughout
the year, except for single-day events.
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Is Your Camp Being Visited in 2008?
If your camp is scheduled for an accreditation
visit during the 2008 season, remember
the following:
- Accreditation applies to all camp programs
and services offered under the same camp
name throughout the year, except for
single-day events.
- Make sure you have downloaded the most
recent updates! These are posted
at: www.ACAcamps.org;
click on the Accreditation tab in the
center of the page. There is one
update that is inclusive of ALL revisions
from May 2007 – January 2008.
There is a second update that only includes
those revisions voted on by the Council
of Delegates in December 2007.
Remember, the ACA-accreditation process
is designed to be an educational experience.
Include key staff as you prepare for your
visit, and let your entire staff know what's
happening on the day of the visit.
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