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Let ACA help you find the right summer camp for your child. FIND A CAMP! Camps and the Coronavirus The safety and health of campers and staff is always the highest priority at camp, and camps have a long history of planning for and managing communicable diseases. With the potential spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) within the United States, now is an excellent time for camps to review and update health-related plans and procedures and communicate with your camp families and staff members. COVID-19 Resource Center Why An ACA-Accredited Camp? ACA accreditation means that your camp or program is fully invested in understanding and implementing policies that reflect industry recognized standards in the health, safety, and risk management of camp operations. 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