ACA Accreditation Educates camp owners and directors in the administration of key aspects of:

Camp Operation, Program Quality Health & Safety of campers and staff. Establishes Guidelines for needed policies, procedures, and practices. Assists the public in selecting camps that meet industry-accepted and government-recognized standards. ACA's Find-A-Camp Database helps public to find the ideal ACA-accredited camp. Our ACA Accreditation means that Camp Virginia submits to a thorough (up to 300 standards) review of its operation by the American Camp Association (ACA) every three years. The review studies a variety of areas, from staff qualifications and training to emergency management. American Camp Association collaborates with experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Red Cross, research-based standards in camp operation.

Camp Virginia and ACA form a partnership that promotes summers of growth and fun in an environment committed to safety. ACA helps all accredited camps provide: •Healthy, developmentally-appropriate activities & learning experiences •Discovery through experiential education •Caring, competent role models •Service to the community and the environment •Opportunities for leadership and personal growth Explore the ACA website to answer a number of questions you may have, from selecting the best camp to how to anticipate and help your child with homesickness. There is even a special section entitled Parents.