The American Camp Association
(ACA) believes the organized camp
experience is a vital component in
the development and education of
the whole child. ACA supports
year-round educational opportunities
and actively supports the extension
of organized camp experiences to
all children. |
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| For details on ACA's position on year round education, read our Year Round Education Position Paper. |
The American Camp Association (ACA) believes the organized camp experience is a vital component in the development and education of the whole child. ACA supports local educational objectives which include a school calendar that recognizes and promotes the developmental needs of children and youth with appropriate programming and schedules. In addition, ACA encourages educational objectives that allow for the extension of organized summer camp experiences to all children. Furthermore, ACA also supports a partnership between educational officials, community youth development professionals, and parents in determining the school calendar. |
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| For details on ACA's position on school calendars, read our School Calendars Position Paper. |
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| US Department of Education - The Four Reforms |
| Education Recovery Act - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 |
| Race to the Top -
competitive grants to encourage and reward States that are creating the conditions for education innovation and reform |
| Create positive relationships between camps and schools with our guide - Creating Camp-School Partnerships |
| Understand the importance of the connection with nature Children and Nature |
| Participate in a discussion Forum about school calendar issues |
| Find out what activities concerning school calendars are occuring at the State level |
