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Becoming an American Camp Association, Illinois

Accreditation Visitor & Volunteer



Do you know what the number 1 rated volunteer and professional development experience in ACA is? Being an Accreditation Visitor! Below you'll find everything you need to know about becoming an ACA Illinois Visitor; from benefits to steps to volunteer, and even upcoming info sessions.


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What are the Benefits of Being a Visitor?

Check out the benefits that becoming a Visitor offers you, your camp, and your camp community:



Visitor Benefits To:



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Exclusive, Free Professional Development Events


Executive Leadership Skill Development


Be on the Forefront of Current Trends & Changes in the Larger Camp Industry


Participation in a Growing Network of Nonprofits, For Profits & Agency Pros


Connection to Safety & Risk Management Experts


Opportunities for Mentor/Mentee Relationships


Discounted Membership*


Volunteer Experience for Your Resume


Engaging Discussions about Best Practices in Camp & Youth Development


#1 Mentioned by Current Visitors: Exposure to NEW Ideas & Ways of Thinking


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*Please reach out if you need assistance paying for individual membership as a Visitor.



Exclusive, FREE & Discounted Events for Visitors

Click here to check out the upcoming discounted, and free, events for active ACA Illinois Visitors!



Learn More About Exclusive Visitor Events



Steps to Becoming a Visitor

Step 1: Be sure you meet the qualifications.


Step 2: Apply for a Visitor Training! Click on the training dates you wish to attend and hit the Apply Now/Register button!


Step 3: Attend the Visitor Training! You must attend the entire course to become a Visitor. If you schedule changes, let us know and we can help move you into a different course on different dates.



Attending the Visitor Course

The Visitor Training, previously the Associate Visitor Training Course, must be completed in order to become an ACA Illinois Volunteer Visitor. Click on your preferred training dates below to find more information on schedule, times, pre-course work, etc. 


Please Note: The deadline to apply to one of the below trainings is one month prior to the training start date.



Upcoming Courses



Questions About Becoming a Visitor?

For any questions, please contact Kyla Boles at kyla@acail.org. 





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Mailing Address:

American Camp Association, Illinois

5 S Wabash Ave

Suite 1406

Chicago, IL 60603


Phone: 312-332-0833

Email: info@acail.org

Website: acail.org

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