Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation’s (CCPR) Summer Camp Series has been awarded accreditation from the American Camp Association (ACA) for its proven commitment to the well-being of campers and staff.
ACA is the only national accrediting body for camps of all types. ACA’s accreditation standards focus on health, safety, and risk management, and are used as benchmarks by government entities. ACA accreditation provides public evidence of a camp’s commitment to the well-being of campers and staff.
“Earning ACA Accreditation is a great honor,” CCPR Summer Camp Series Director Jennifer Brown said. “It validates our team’s dedication and efforts to make summer camp a safe, engaging environment for children. This achievement demonstrates our excellence in operations, especially in the area of camper and staff safety.”
The Sumer Camp Series annually serves more than 6,000 children. Each year, the Summer Camp Series offers 12 camp options for ages 5 to 15 years ranging from specialty to traditional camps.
In addition to ACA Accreditation, CCPR has been nationally accredited since 2014 through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). CAPRA Accreditation evaluates an agency’s overall quality of operation, management, and services to the community, giving residents confidence that all areas of the park system, including camps, are managed based on established best practices for parks and recreation.