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American Camp Association, New Jersey Section (CRF ID #565)
ALTERNATE NAME
ACA-NJ
FORMER NAME
American Camping Association
ADDRESS
P.O. Box 672
Pittstown, NJ 08867
PHONE
908-238-9900
1-877-488-2267 - Alternate phone
FAX
973-238-9900
EMAIL
executive@acacampsnj.org
ADMINISTRATOR
Mary Ellen Folsom, Executive Director
HOURS
MON-FRI: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM - Office hours
DESCRIPTION
An organization which promotes the enhancement of quality camping experiences (day and resident) by providing assistance to parents/guardians in finding an accredited camp for their children. On-line parent resource, www.CampParent.org, lists and describes accredited day/resident camps in NJ. Accreditation signifies that the camp possesses high standards in quality of programming, safety, staffing and health.
SERVICES
Education/workshops - Camping skills - Camp personnel
Information & Referral - Camp selection/placement - Families/children
PROGRAMS
For further information regarding services offered by ACA-NJ contact Mary Ellen Folsom, 908-283-9900 or 877-488-2267.
PUBLICATIONS
"Find a Camp" - www.acacamps.org or www.CampParent.org - on-line resource for helping families choose the best camp for their child.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships are offered to camping professionals for educational opportunities. Call association office for further details, 908-238-9900 or 877-488-2267
FOUNDED
1945
SUBJECT
CAMPING
RECREATION
CHILDREN AND YOUTH
DATE MODIFIED
08-18-06