ACA, Indiana Winter Gathering

ACA's professional development tools, events and efforts are grounded in 13 core competencies those working with children and young adults. ACA's 13 core competencies a.) establish standards of practice that help guide career development and provide recognition to professionals in the camp community; b.) serve as the framework for development of new as well as existing professional development opportunities and resources; and c.) focus explicitly on what individuals need to know and do, as opposed to standards for accreditation that emphasize what programs must do to ensure safe, effective services.