Day camps, resident camps, travel programs, and others hold ACA accreditation. A sustained experience which provides a creative, recreational, and educational opportunity in group living in the outdoors. It utilizes trained leadership and the resources of the natural surroundings to contribute to each camper's mental, physical, social, and spiritual growth. To be eligible for accreditation, camps must have at least one session of five days or more. Camps may operate on their own property or on property belonging to someone else.
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However, international camps are not eligible for accreditation.