New York Section American Camping Association Inc

Organizational advancement - this program relates to membership services to members of the section to provide educational camp event discounts, free camp related publications, access to section resources and camp networking opportunities. The section also runs a camp standards program, which provides camp accreditation to member camps through education and observation of camp facilities and programs. The objective is to educate camp management in the administration of key aspects of camp operation, particularly those related to program quality and health and safety of campers and staff.

Public guidance service - this program provides direct access to experienced staff counselors and online resources to the public for assistance in their understanding and obtaining optimum benefits from camp experiences. The contact between the public and the camps is facilitated as deemed appropriate based on the needs and wishes of inquiring individuals.