Become a Member

Becoming a Member of ACA New England

Do you want to become an ACA member?

Free Memberships

Are you new to ACA?  Are you looking for a way to encourage professional development for your staff, or are you a student involved in camp?  Free memberships are available to new members.

Benefits of Membership

  • ACA Professional Development Center
    • e-Institute – web-based courses on topics covering all aspects of camp
    • CAQ’s– Certificates of Added Qualification, expanded knowledge skills related to particular roles in camp
  • PR Services
    • Radio, TV, and print media
    • Legislative support
    • Professional support
    • Parent-focused print materials in English and Spanish
    • Public awareness campaign promoting the following key messages to the public:
      • Camp is a safe and nurturing environment for children
      • Camp is a vital element in a child’s education
      • Camp is a caring community
      • Camp is for everyone
      • Camp is fun
  • Research
    • Developmental outcomes of the camp experience
    • Camper enrollment and staffing trends
    • Emerging issues
  • Accreditation – ACA standards are recognized by courts of law and government regulators as the standards for camp.  These standards establish criteria for:
    • Personnel
    • Emergency preparedness
    • Staff training
    • Food service
    • Health care
    • Developmentally appropriate activities
    • Transportation
    • Administration procedures
    • Living areas
  • Additional Benefits