The American Camp Association (ACA) has announced that Camp JCC at the Jewish Community Center of the Lehigh Valley, 702 N. 22nd St., Allentown, has received ACA-Accredited Camp status. Camp JCC is the only camp in the Lehigh Valley to now hold this status.

“ACA accreditation means that Camp JCC submitted to a thorough review, up to 266 standards, of its operation by the American Camp Association, from staff qualifications and training to emergency management, and complied with the highest standards in the industry,” said Interim ACA President and CEO Henry DeHart.

“Camp JCC and ACA form a partnership that promotes summers of growth and fun in an environment committed to safety,” said Eric Lightman, Jewish Community Center executive director. “ACA accreditation demonstrates our commitment to quality camp programming.”

Camp JCC registration opened Jan. 22 for Summer 2025. Camp JCC is held 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. five days a week June 16 - Aug. 22.

Camp JCC is open to all regardless of religion or background.

Information: 610-435-3571, www.lvjcc.org/camp