Spring Accreditation Work Day (for ACA Illinois Camps Only)

EVENT OVERVIEW

Whether you are new to ACA accreditation or a seasoned professional needing to ensure 'you've got it', this work day is designed to address your needs.

EVENT DETAILS

You are in the final stretch before your upcoming visit! This Spring Accreditation Work Day will include:

• One-on-one time with a visitor to go over documentation or deep dive into the standards that you choose to explore in more detail.

• A rundown on what to expect during the visit on the day of, and how the scoring process works.

• Updates on the Accreditation program, including navigating the most common visit challenges.

• Networking with other camp professionals who will expand your community, 

This event is only open to ACA Illinois-Accredited Camps. We invite you to send multiple people from your camp to participate. This event is FREE. 

To register, please email Kelly at registration@acail.org. 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• All camps (returning and new) who will be visited onsite in summer 2026.

• Directors who are new to working with an Accredited Camp, regardless of next visit year.

• Camps interested in Accreditation in the future are also welcome!

EVENT DETAILS

9:00am - 10:00am: 

• Updates on the standards and visit plans.

• Pre-summer steps for a successful Accreditation process.

• How the scoring system works during a Visit.

• The Written Documentation Review, Accreditation Portal, and other resources.

10:15am - 11:30am:

• One-on-One/Small Group Support:

• • Discuss & Look at Documentation

  • Discuss Camp-Specific Topics

  • Direct Access to Answers and Support

11:30am - 12:30pm:

• Lunch (Included)

12:30pm - 2:00pm:

• Continue One-on-One/Small Group Support:

• • Discuss & Look at Documentation

  • Discuss Camp-Specific Topics

  • Direct Access to Answers and Support

2:00pm - 3:00pm:

• Setting up your visit with your assigned Visitors. 

• Visit the timeline from setting the date to when you will receive your results.

• Other Critical Information for Accredited Camps

WHAT TO BRING & HOW TO PREPARE 

• Accreditation Process Guide v2019 

• Past Written Documentation or Computer with Access to Files (Downloaded)

• Examples of Documentation to bring:

• • • Any documents used in previous visits.

    • Parent/Caregiver Handbook/Information

    • Staff Handbook/Information

    • Health & Wellness related documents and policies

    • Facility, Food Service, & Transportation related documents. 

• Something to Take Detailed Notes With/On

• Camp shirts/apparel strongly encouraged! Come casual!

WHAT IF I DON'T HAVE ALL MY WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION IS NOT COMPLETE?

We do not expect you to have final Written Documentation. Bring whatever you have completed or are in progress!  

Just bring what you can, but do not fret if you are missing anything!

LOCATION & TYPE OF WORKSHOP 

This live event will take place in-person.

THE FINE PRINT

By registering and attending an ACA Illinois event or meeting, virtually or in-person you are agreeing to all the event policies listed here. These policies include the photo release, refund, link sharing, Code of Conduct, and other relative policies. 

HOW TO REGISTER

This event is only open to ACA Illinois Accredited Camps. Camps are invited to send multiple people from their camp to participate. This event is free. To register, please email Kelly at registration@acail.org