Accreditation by American Camp Association
The American Camp Association (ACA) is the largest accrediting body of camp programs in the country. Although many good camp programs are not ACA-accredited, one way folks can feel confident that their loved ones are in a safe and nurturing camp environment is to confirm the camp’s ACA accreditation. To achieve accreditation, camps must comply with many mandatory standards applicable to their specific programs. Accreditation visitors review up to 300 standards — regarding essential health, safety, and program quality issues important to a camp’s overall operation.
There is an important difference between licensing and accreditation. Licensing focuses on the enforcement of the minimum regulations, whereas accreditation focuses on education—supporting the best practices in all aspects of camp operation. ACA-accreditation assures parents that the camp has had a voluntary, independent safety audit that goes beyond most states’ regulations.
While a risk-free environment can never be guaranteed, ACA-accreditation demonstrates a camp’s commitment to a safe and nurturing environment for its campers. To access a list of ACA-accredited camps, including Camp Kupugani and our intentionally empowering camp program, visit the ACA’s website at this link.
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