Camp Gan Israel Running Springs Earns ACA-Accredited Camp Status

RUNNING SPRINGS, CA [CHI] — The American Camp Association (ACA) recently announced that Camp Gan Israel (CGI) Running Springs has received ACA-Accredited Camp status for it’s upcoming 2008 season.

“ACA Accreditation means that Camp Gan Israel submitted to a thorough (up to 300 standards) review of its operation by the American Camp Association (ACA) – from staff qualifications and training to emergency management – and complied with the highest standards in the industry,” said Cindy Moore, National Standards Commission.

“Parents expect their children to attend accredited schools. They also deserve a camp experience that is reviewed and accredited by an expert, independent organization,” Moore said.

“CGI Running Springs and ACA form a partnership that promotes summers of growth and fun in an environment committed to safety,” said Gershon Sandler, Camp Director, “ACA accreditation demonstrates our commitment to quality camp programming.”

Camp Gan Israel was founded in 2006 and is located in Running Springs. The camp is in operation year round and offers winter sessions lasting from 6 days to summer sessions of 4 weeks. For more information, parents can contact the camp at 310-622-8030, or visit the camp’s Web site at www.cgirunningsprings.com.

ACA is the only independent accrediting organization reviewing camp operations in the country. Its nationally-recognized standards program focuses primarily on the program quality, health and safety aspects of a camp’s 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 ACA’s www.CampParents.org.