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2010 ACA, Southeastern Accreditation Process
For Camps Seeking an Accreditation Visit in 2010

A Standards Course will be offered at Camp Rockmont (Black Mountain, NC) on February 23, 2010 from 9:30am – 3:30pm.  To sign up for this course, please click here to complete a registration form.

10 Steps to Accreditation:

  • ALL CAMPS seeking Accreditation are REQUIRED to complete two forms:
  • Complete the Standards Course or Online Standards Update Course (see below for definitions of who may take which course).
  • Ensure that you have the updates to the Accreditation Process Guide (APG) downloaded and inserted into your APG: http://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/interpretations_may07_jan08.pdf
  • Evaluate each standard applicable to your camp program to ensure compliance, including the completion of written documentation.
  • Click here to complete the Annual Statement of Compliance.
  • Receive Visitor Assignment in March; schedule a Written Documentation Preview (WDP) and your visit by May 1, 2010.
  • Complete a WDP prior to the start of your camp season.
  • Complete the Accreditation Visit during the summer.
  • Celebrate!
  • Receive your scores in October 2010.

Click here for a preliminary list of camps to be visited in 2010.

Standards Course & Online Standards Update Course Information The Standards Course is for camp directors and/or other camp representatives who expect or would like to have an accreditation visit in 2010. The person completing the course is expected to assist the camp in preparation for the accreditation visit and participate in the on-site visit.

There is NO COST for the course; however, it is necessary to pre-register at least 7 days prior to the course you will be attending. Participants are responsible for their own lunch.

Who Should Take the Standards Course?
Anyone preparing for an Accreditation Visit may take the Standards Course. Specifically, the following camps are REQUIRED to send a representative to a Standards Course:

  • Camps who are seeking accreditation for the first time in 2010.
  • Camps who are seeking re-accreditation that have a new camp director since their last accreditation visit.

Directors who are interested in seeking accreditation and may possibly request a visit in the future are also invited. In addition, if you intend to take an associate visitor course in the next year or so, you will need to take this course first.

Who May Take the Online Standards Update Course?
Camps seeking re-accreditation that have the same director in place that was present during the previous accreditation visit are eligible to take the Online Standards Course in place of the full Standards Course. Click here to enroll in this course now.

What About Standards Visitors?
Camps with a Standards Visitor on staff/volunteer are exempt from taking either the Standards Course or Standards Update Course if they so choose. The visitor is expected to be an active part of the visit and present on the day of the visit. NOTE: All visitors will be required to take a Visitor Update Course this year.

2010 Standards Course Dates
January 15, 2010 | Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch, Barberville FL
register by January 8

January 18, 2010 [TO BE RESCHEDULED] | WinShape Camps, Mt Berry GA
register by January 11

February 23, 2010 | Camp Rockmont, Black Mountain NC
This course was originally scheduled for February 2, 2010.

Registration
Download a registration form for either the Standards Course or the Online Standards Update Course now.

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 18-20, 2010 | Winshape Camps, Mt. Berry GA

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

828-789-9122 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.

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Preparing for your Standards Visit

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ACA Southeastern Contact Info
13000 S. Tryon Street
Suite F - #310
P: (919) 402-4336
Charlotte, NC 28278 F: (704) 288-4402
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