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2008-2009 Course Information
Standards Workshop &
Associate Visitor Courses

STANDARDS COURSE
The purpose of this course is to help prepare camp directors / administrators for their accreditation visit and to serve as an introduction to the Standards program for persons interested in becoming visitors. It is required that someone who will be involved with the preparation and will be on-site during the visit attend this course. It is also required of new directors in already-accredited camps.

2008-2009 Standards Course Offerings:
December 2, 2008 | Clemson University Outdoor Lab, SC
January 19, 2009 | Camp Thunderbird, Lake Wylie SC (near Charlotte)
January 22, 2009 | Girl Scout Service Center, Atlanta GA
March 9, 2009 | Camp Crystal Lake, Starke FL

Registration
Download the Standards Course Registration Form.
There is NO FEE for this workshop. You MUST Pre-register at least 10 days prior to the course you will be attending. Confirmation, directions, and pre-assignments will be sent upon your registration.

Questions?
Email katie@acasoutheastern.org or call 919-402-4336 to for more information.
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ASSOCIATE VISITOR COURSE (2 1/2 days)
Associate Visitors are persons who have completed the requirements of the Associate Visitor Course. They participate as a second (or third) person on a visitation team conducting accreditation visits.

Pre-requisites are:

  • At least 21 years of age.
  • Current ACA member and completion of a Standards Course (either the one just prior to the Visitors Course or another Standards course previously).
Review the Associate Visitor Job Description

Associate Visitor Course Offerings:
January 19-21, 2009 | Camp Thunderbird, Lake Wylie SC
March 9-11, 2009 | Camp Crystal Lake, Starke FL

Registration
Download the Associate Visitors Course Registration Form
There is NO FEE to attend these courses. Room and board will be provided. You provide your own transportation and personal items. Attendance at the entire training is necessary to complete the course. You may receive materials to review ahead of time. Pre-registration is required and must be done no later than 10 days prior to the course. Upon registration, directions, an equipment list and additional information will be sent.

Questions?
Email katie@acasoutheastern.org or call 919-402-4336.
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Who to Contact for Standards Related Questions:

Genie Gunn
ACA - SE Standards Co-Chair

336-495-2004 or geniegunn@gmail.com

· Specific Standards (book) questions & application of Standards
· Questions or explanation of scoring
· Appeals/Section Review of scores

Katie Johnson
ACA - SE Director of Member Services
919-402-4336 or katie@acasoutheastern.org

· Training schedules
· Administrative questions, resource requests
· Visitor/Camp contact information
· General Program questions

Visit Coming Up? ACA Has Resources to Help!

Is your camp up for Accreditation this summer? Do you need to update resources and make sure you are in compliance? Preparation for an accreditation visit, whether you are a new or seasoned director, can be somewhat daunting! Take advantage of the many resources ACA provides to help. Check out the resources available at the ACA website - www.acacamps.org/accreditation/. Find lists of acceptable certifications, sample forms, pre-visit tips, a Message Board monitored by standards experts, and tools specifically designed to help you organize for your visit. Be sure to check out the Data Manager and The Complete Resource Pack which are both full of sample forms and procedures.

Summary of Standards Changes

Preparing for your Standards Visit

2009 Forms

Basic Camp Information Form
Required for 2009 Visit. Please return this form by MARCH 1, 2009 via fax to the ACA Southeastern office at 704.288.4402.

Standards Visitor Information Form
Only Visitors who complete this form will be assigned. Form is due in the ACA Southeastern office by MARCH 5, 2009.

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ACA Southeastern Contact Info
13000 S. Tryon Street
Suite F - #310
P: (919) 402-4336
Charlotte, NC 28278 F: (919) 794-3274
info@acasoutheastern.org