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New Standards

Revisions to Standards Effective January 2010

ACA Standards Revisions May 2007 – January 2010, Inclusive

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Revised Standards, January 2008 ONLY (PDF)

Standards at a Glance

Chart: Mandatory standards

Chart: Written standards

Overview of the 2009 Season - Standards Newsletter

Quick Statistics

Most Missed Standards

Most Missed Mandatory Standards

Phone Calls/E-mails to Visitors – 2009

ACA Accreditation Resources

Written Documentation Preview Checklist, Revised 2009 (Word)

Benefits — Fun and Safety: ACA Camps Set the Standard

New Marketing Tools

Camp-related regulations in your state

Standards-Related Accreditation Documents

Pre-Camp Training Topics

Books and resources

Sample Forms

View samples that may help meet the requirements of accreditation!

ACA Health Forms

Training for Camp Staff Related to ACA Standards

Director Observation Tool

HR-4A – Sex Offender Check Documentation

OM-5 – Annual Written Assessment of Standards Compliance

OM-5 – Camp Accreditation Assessment of Standards Compliance

Skills Verification Guidelines

Archery Skills Verification

Observation of an Activity Leader

Lifeguard Skills Verification

Site Specific Lifeguard Rescue and Emergency Procedures Verification (*PA-15)

Site Specific Watercraft Supervisor Rescue and Emergency Procedure Verification (*PA- 21)(PDF)

Standards Questions?

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Activity Certification Charts

Aquatics Supervision Chart

Aquatic Recognized Certifications

First Aid/CPR Recognized Certifications

Horseback Riding Supervisor Training

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