The American Camp Association® (ACA) announced today that the Skokie Park District summer camp program has received ACA-Accredited® Camp status through the summer of 2030. 

"ACA accreditation means that the Skokie Park District submitted to a thorough review (up to 266 standards) of its summer camp operation –– from staff qualifications and training, to emergency management –– and complied with the highest standards in the industry," said Interim ACA President and CEO Henry DeHart. "Parents expect their children to attend accredited schools," said DeHart. "They also deserve a camp experience that is reviewed and accredited by an independent organization."

Skokie Park District summer camp has now been ACA-Accredited® for more than two decades. 

"Skokie Park District summer camp and the ACA have developed an excellent partnership, fostering summers filled with growth and enjoyment while prioritizing safety," said Breanne Labus, Superintendent of Recreation & Facilities. "The dedication of Assistant Superintendent of Recreation Mary Amato and the staff who worked on the accreditation process highlights our commitment to delivering high-quality camp programming."

Skokie Park District summer camp operates June through August, annually, when local schools are on summer break. For more information, parents may visit skokieparks.org.

ACA is the only independent accrediting organization reviewing camp operations in the country. ACA's nationally-recognized standards focus primarily on the quality, health and safety aspects of each summer camp operation. ACA collaborates with experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Red Cross, and other youth-serving agencies to assure that current practices at the camp reflect the most up-to-date, research-based standards in camp operation. For more parent-focused information about accreditation, visit ACAcamps.org.