National Camp Accreditation Program
Standards Assessment Score Sheet
Camp name: _________________________________________________________________________________
Council name: ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: _______________________________________________________________________________________
Region: ________________________________________________________________________________________
Area: ________________________________________________________________________________________
Team leader: ________________________________________________________________________________
Day camp
Family camp
Cub Scout
resident camp
Boy Scout
resident camp
Venturing
resident camp
Trek camp
Specialtyadventure camp
High-adventure
camp
COPE/climbing
Camp property
Instructions for Completing This Form
Each row must be completed. Std#, Description, and Pg# refer to the standard or recommended practice. Check NA if the standard or recommended practice is not applicable to the camp. C (Compliant) represents full
compliance with the standard, authorization term or commitment, variance, or waiver. Dv (Deviation) represents substantial but not full compliance with the standard, authorization term or commitment, variance, or waiver.
Failing Scores. NC (Non-compliant): A standard, authorization term or commitment, variance, or waiver is scored NC if the facility does not meet the requirement or deviation. NA (Not applicable): A standard is scored NA
if it does not apply to the camp property or program and does not affect accreditation status. The CAT must indicate a number in the “#” column and provide a factual summary of how the camp is not fully meeting the
standard on the attached sheet(s). CAT = Camp Assessment Team
Std#
Description
Pg#
Program Design Standards
C
Dv
NC
NA
#
Std#
Description
Pg#
RP-155
Merit Badge and Program Counselor Training
155-1
PD-101
General Program Design
101-1
RP-156
Merit Badge Program Design
156-1
PD-102
Cub Scout Program Design
102-1
RP-157
Inspirational Ceremonies
157-1
PD-103
Boy Scout/Varsity Scout Program Design
103-1
RP-158
Cub Scout Pizzazz
158-1
PD-104
Venturing/Sea Scouting Program Design
104-1
RP-159
Trading Post
159-1
PD-105
High-Adventure and Specialty-Adventure Program Design
105-1
RP-160
Camper Retention and Recognition
160-1
PD-106
Skill Progression and Advancement
106-1
RP-161
Alumni Association Program
161-1
PD-107
Outdoor Ethics
107-1
RP-162
Exposure to BSA Programs
162-1
PD-108
Communication With Units, Participants, and Parents
108-1
RP-163
Fellowship Opportunities
163-1
PD-109
Outside Providers of Program/Activities
109-1
Program Substantive Standards
PD-110
Accessibility for Persons With Special Needs
110-1
PS-201
Aquatics: General
201-1
PD-111
New Programs and Activities
111-1
PS-202
Aquatics: Large “Living-Aboard” or Chartered Boats Programs
202-1
PD-112
Council Program Design, Safety, and Risk Review
112-1
PS-203
Aquatics: Scuba Programs
203-1
PS-204
Aquatics: Nationally Approved Scuba Adventure Programs
204-1
Program Design Standards—Recommended Practices
RP-151
Precamp Marketing
151-1
PS-205
All-Terrain Vehicle Programs
205-1
RP-152
Service Projects
152-1
PS-206
COPE and/or Climbing Programs
206-1
RP-153
Adult Participation Training Opportunities
153-1
PS-207
Fishing Programs
207-1
RP-154
Merit Badge Rotation
154-1
PS-208
Handicraft Programs
208-1
C
Dv
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NC
NA
#
Std#
Description
Pg#
PS-209
Horse and Stock Programs
PS-210
C
Dv
NC
NA
#
Std#
Description
Pg#
209-1
SQ-408
Archery Range Staff
408-1
Mountain Biking and Mountain Boarding Programs
210-1
SQ-409
COPE and/or Climbing Staff
409-1
PS-211
Nature and Conservation Programs
211-1
SQ-410
Trek Leadership and Staff
410-1
PS-212
Scoutcraft, Woodcraft, and Outdoor Skills Programs
212-1
SQ-411
Specialty-Adventure and High-Adventure Staff
411-1
PS-213
Shooting Sports: Archery Programs
213-1
SQ-412
Other Program Staff Qualifications
412-1
PS-214
Shooting Sports: Firearms Programs
214-1
Staff Qualification and Training Standards—Recommended Practices
PS-215
Tot Lot Programs
215-1
RP-451
Reservation, Camp, or Base Director Experience
451-1
PS-216
Transportation Services
216-1
RP-452
Permanent Ranger Experience
452-1
RP-453
Camp Health Officer Experience
453-1
Program Substantive Standards—Recommended Practices
RP-251
Conservation Projects
251-1
RP-454
Business Manager
454-1
RP-252
Nature Trail or Exhibit
252-1
RP-455
Chaplaincy
455-1
RP-253
Outdoor Ethics Training
253-1
RP-456
Shooting Sports Staffing
456-1
RP-254
Aquatics Supervision Courses
254-1
RP-457
Camp Staff Age
457-1
RP-255
Enhanced Horsemanship Program
255-1
RP-458
Camp Leadership Experience
458-1
RP-256
The CHECK Program
256-1
RP-459
Counselor-in-Training Program
459-1
RP-460
Trek Staff Outdoor Ethics Training
460-1
Trek Program Standards
PT-301
Trek Camp
301-1
RP-461
Cub Scout Resident Camp Commissioner
461-1
PT-302
Trek Camp: Pre-Trek
302-1
RP-462
National Camping School Certified Staff
462-1
PT-303
Trek Camp: Planning
303-1
RP-463
COPE/Climbing Program Support
463-1
PT-304
Trek Camp: Equipment
304-1
Health and Safety Standards
Staff Qualification and Training Standards
HS-501
Youth Protection
501-1
SQ-401
General Qualification and Training
401-1
HS-502
Unit Leadership
502-1
SQ-402
General Camp Staff Training
402-1
HS-503
Medical Information
503-1
SQ-403
Camp Management
403-1
HS-504
Medical Screening and Follow-Up
504-1
SQ-404
Camp Ranger
404-1
HS-505
Medical Care Policies (Council and Camp)
505-1
SQ-405
Camp Health Officer
405-1
HS-506
On-Site Treatment Procedures
506-1
SQ-406
Aquatics Staff
406-1
HS-507
Medical Recordkeeping and Reporting
507-1
SQ-407
Firearms Range Staff
407-1
HS-508
Medication Control and Recordkeeping
508-1
C
Dv
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NC
NA
#
Std#
Description
Pg#
509-1
FA-713
Hazardous Materials
713-1
First-Aid Kits
510-1
FA-714
Shelter in Inclement Weather
714-1
Buddy System
511-1
FA-715
COPE and Climbing Facilities
715-1
Std#
Description
Pg#
HS-509
Medical Care Area
HS-510
HS-511
C
Dv
NC
NA
#
C
Dv
Facilities Standards—Recommended Practices
Commissary and Food Service Standards
FS-601
Food Planning
601-1
RP-751
Campsite Fire and Safety
751-1
FS-602
Kitchen, Dining Hall, and Commissary Facilities
602-1
RP-752
Invasive Species Control
752-1
FS-603
Food Preparation and Sanitation
603-1
RP-753
COPE Facility Inspection
753-1
FS-604
Food Storage
604-1
Administration and Operational Management Standards
FS-605
Food Disposal
605-1
AO-801
Permits and Compliance
801-1
FS-606
Dishwashing
606-1
AO-802
BSA Authorization to Operate
802-1
FS-607
Food on Trek Programs
607-1
AO-803
Insurance
803-1
AO-804
Camper Security
804-1
Facilities Standards
FA-701
Camp Facility Evaluation and Postcamp/Precamp Inspection
701-1
AO-805
Emergency Procedures
805-1
FA-702
Drinking Water
702-1
AO-806
Camp Budgeting, Analysis, and Financial Controls
806-1
FA-703
Fire Detection and Prevention
703-1
AO-807
Communication Systems
807-1
FA-704
Conservation Plan
704-1
AO-808
BSA Reporting
808-1
FA-705
Utility Emergency Shutoff
705-1
AO-809
Customer Survey
809-1
FA-706
Stationary Fuel-Fired and Electromechanical Equipment
706-1
AO-810
Continuous Camp Improvement
810-1
FA-707
Toilets and Latrines
707-1
Administration and Operational Management Standards—Recommended Practices
FA-708
Showers
708-1
RP-851
Council Committee/Volunteer Support
851-1
FA-709
Refrigeration Unit Maintenance and Temperature Control
709-1
RP-852
On-Site Contract Personnel Background Check
852-1
FA-710
Garbage and Sewage Removal
710-1
RP-853
Camp Long-Range Plan
853-1
FA-711
Motor Vehicles
711-1
RP-854
Funding Depreciation
854-1
FA-712
Tree Removal and Chain Saws
712-1
RP-855
Opening and Closing Procedures
855-1
q Accredited
q Conditionally Accredited
q Denied Accreditation
I certify that I have shared this with the camp CAT Leader Signature
management and council representatives.
q Request Authorization Review
Date
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NC
NA
#
Camp Assessment Continuation Sheet
CAT leader will complete this form for each comment number included in the “#” column on the preceding sheets. Any finding other than NA or C must be accompanied by a written explanation of the basis of the
finding. All comments should be factual and should reflect deviations from or non-compliances with the standards ONLY.
Find #
Standard #
Discussion
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National Camp Accreditation Program
Standards Assessment Score Sheet
Camp name: _________________________________________________________________________________
Council name: ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: _______________________________________________________________________________________
Region: ________________________________________________________________________________________
Area: ________________________________________________________________________________________
Team leader: ________________________________________________________________________________
Program Narrative and Assessment Recommendations
CAT leader will provide written recommendations for the camp director and council. The written recommendations should address (1) specific recommendations for improving the quality of the existing programs and activities,
(2) specific recommendations for improving the quality of facilities provided, and (3) recommendations for improved program design or additional programs or activities that would enhance the camp program.
Continuous Camp Improvement Plan
Is the camp following their Continuous Camp Improvement Plan?
q Yes q No
How are they doing on their Plan? Are they on Track?
430-800
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