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American Camp Association-ACA provides educational resources, research, policy work, outreach to parents, families, and other professionals to build safer, healthier, more fun environments where children and youth can become leaders, environmental stewards, and a healthier population. Members of ACA have for decades been giving children and adults quality opportunities to learn powerful lessons in community, leadership, character-building, skill development, and healthy living.
Youth Onbelay is currently working with the ACA to become an officially accredited camp. The main purpose of the ACA-accreditation program is to educate camp owners and directors in the administration of key aspects of camp operation, particularly those related to program quality and the health and safety of campers and staff. The standards establish guidelines for needed policies, procedures, and best practices.The second purpose of ACA accreditation is to assist the public in selecting camps that meet industry-accepted and government-recognized standards.
Youth Onbelay also plans to utilize the ACA's "Send a child to camp" campaign to target low income families who may not have the financial resources to send a child to our program. The goal is to solicit donations in order to provide services to under-resourced, low-income areas.
For more information accreditation, visit:
http://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/believe
Play for Peaceis a global nonprofit organization which brings together children, youth, and organizations from communities in conflict, using cooperative play to create laughter, compassion and peace. Play for Peace was founded on a core belief that few things can provide a common link between people like laughter and play. Through cooperative play, we have a universal and non-threatening platform around which people can come together and learn. Play creates a gateway to moments when differences dissolve, fear melts away, and we see what connects us rather than what divides us.
Youth Onbelay's leaders are trained in PFP games and activities.
http://www.playforpeace.org/LandingPage
Forest Preserve District of Dupage County is a district jeweled in open space that connects nature and people and serves as a model of dynamic leadership, inspiring excellence in environmental ethics, resource education and compatible recreation.The District’s vision and mission are best realized by fostering partnerships that ensure community involvement and service. Youth Onbelay will visit multiple outdoor spaces provided by the county throughout the year. YO will also participate in various activities and workshops provided by the Dupage Forest Preserve.
All in Nature is currently looking to partner with other non-profit organizations, businesses and community members that can provide experiential learning activities that include, but are not limited to, the following: music exploration, yoga, drawing/painting, cooking, and theater.
Contact Ashley at ashley@youth-onbelay.com to learn more about creating a partnership with Youth Onbelay.