The purpose of the Accreditation handbook is to provide the operators of Resident Camps in BC, and those individuals or agencies planning such services, with information endorsed by the BCCA.
The intent is to provide BCCA Members with materials to aid in developing and improving Resident Camp Services in British Columbia. The Standards are a means for Camp Personnel to evaluate their operations, and to request accreditation via a formal evaluation by BCCA. Consultation service is also available on request.
The Standards are not intended as a deterrent, but rather as a motivator toward quality camping. Services to accomplish this are Resource Materials, BCCA Conference, Consultation, Newsletters, BCCA Executive Meetings (all welcome), Informed Advice, and finally, The Accreditation Visit.
An aspiring camp must be in operation for at least one year before an Accreditation Visit will be made.
The maximum term a camp may be accredited for is 4 Years.
Accreditation applies to the operation as seen at the time of the visit. Additional Accreditation visits may be required if there is significant change in program, staff, management, board, ownership, site, and/or facilities.
Extenuating circumstances are considered if a standard is not met, but the camp must document these in the Accreditation report.
