meriCamps ‘R’ Us is proud to be an American Camp Association Accredited Camp. We are one of a select group of summer camps on Long Island that has voluntarily met up to 290 nationally recognized standards for safety, staff training, and child development. When you choose Camps ‘R’ Us, you’re choosing a camp that goes above and beyond for your child every single day.
As Long Island’s most affordable ACA-accredited day camp, we believe every family deserves this level of care, not just families who can afford to pay more for it.
“Are you sure they’ll be okay?”
It’s the question every parent asks before drop-off. The one you don’t say out loud but feel in your chest as you watch your child run toward the welcome tent, backpack bouncing, not even looking back.
We get it. Because at Camps ‘R’ Us, we’re parents too.
Your trust is the most important thing you give us every summer. That’s why we didn’t wait for someone to require us to meet higher standards. We chose to.
So the next time you watch them run through those doors without looking back? That’s not just excitement. That’s trust.
What Is ACA Accreditation?
ACA Accreditation is a voluntary certification awarded by the American Camp Association to camps that meet rigorous, research-based standards for youth programming and safety. At Camps ‘R’ Us, we fully comply with all New York State licensing and permitting requirements and chose to go further by pursuing accreditation. We believe your child deserves more than the minimum.
Being ACA Accredited means we care enough to go the extra mile. Camps ‘R’ Us has voluntarily undergone a thorough review of up to 290 standards covering everything from staff training and emergency plans to program design and health care practices. The ACA partners with experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Red Cross, and other trusted organizations to ensure accredited camps reflect the latest, research-based best practices.
What ACA Accreditation Means for Your Child
When your camper joins the Camps ‘R’ Us family, you can feel confident knowing they’re in an environment built around healthy, developmentally appropriate activities suited to their age and stage; caring, competent role models who are trained, vetted, and prepared; opportunities for discovery and leadership that build confidence and character; a commitment to community and the environment that instills values that last well beyond the summer; and a focus on fun, safety, and meaningful growth in every program and activity. Every summer moment at Camps ‘R’ Us is designed with these standards in mind.
How Camps 'R' Us Meets ACA Standards
Earning ACA Accreditation requires a thorough, independent review of up to 290 standards across every aspect of camp operations. At Camps ‘R’ Us, that includes:
Staff training and qualifications — Our team is trained to the highest standards before your child ever sets foot on campus
Emergency preparedness and response plans — We have clear, practiced protocols for any situation
Health care practices — From first-aid readiness to camper wellness, we follow ACA and AAP guidelines
Staff-to-camper ratios — We maintain ratios that ensure every child receives proper supervision and attention
Emergency transportation readiness — Procedures are in place and regularly reviewed
Program design — Activities are intentionally structured to support healthy development at every age
This review is not a one-time checkbox. It is an ongoing commitment to excellence that we renew because we believe your child deserves nothing less.
Frequently Asked Questions
ACA Accreditation means a camp has voluntarily undergone a comprehensive review of up to 290 standards covering safety, staffing, health care, and programming developed in partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Red Cross.
No. ACA Accreditation is completely voluntary. State licensing is required, but ACA Accreditation goes significantly further, representing a camp’s commitment to exceeding the minimum standards set by law.
ACA Accreditation covers up to 290 standards spanning staff training, emergency preparedness, health care practices, program design, staff-to-camper ratios, and more.
Yes. Camps ‘R’ Us is proudly ACA,Accredited, reflecting our ongoing commitment to the highest standards in summer camping on Long Island and across the country.
ACA Accreditation gives parents confidence that a camp has been independently reviewed against nationally recognized benchmarks for child safety, development, and care. It means a camp didn’t wait to be required to meet higher standards. It chose to. That distinction matters when you’re deciding who to trust with your child every summer.