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IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CONTACT:
American Camp Association
Public Relations
765-349-3317
pr@ACAcamps.org
www.ACAcamps.org
MARTINSVILLE, IN (August 23, 2007)— The
American Camp Association® (ACA) is
aware of news reports regarding a controversy
surrounding the upcoming season of the
television program Kid
Nation. In
these news stories, the producers are reported
to have characterized the production environment
of the program as "a summer camp."
While ACA has not viewed any of the program's
episodes, we caution parents to understand
that some actions depicted in the program
may not be consistent with the values of
some camps, the camp community, and ACA
in particular.
In selecting the appropriate camp environment
for their children, all parents are encouraged
to research a camp's standards
and accreditation status. Accreditation
from the American Camp Association means that the camp has undergone a thorough
(up to 300 standards) review of its operation — from staff qualifications
and training to emergency management. ACA collaborates with experts from the
American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Red Cross, and other youth-serving
agencies to assure that current practices at camp reflect the most up-to-date,
research-based standards in camp operation.
Camps and ACA form a partnership that promotes
growth and fun in an environment committed
to safety.
For additional information, please visit: www.CampParents.org.
About
ACA
The American Camp Association works to
preserve, promote, and enhance the camp
experience for children and adults. ACA-Accredited® camp
programs ensure that children are provided
with a diversity of educational and developmentally
challenging learning opportunities. There
are over 2,400 ACA-accredited camps that
meet up to 300 health and safety standards.
For more information, visit www.ACAcamps.org.
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