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https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-june-11-2024-compensating-camp-staff-staffing-summit-call-presenters
ACA Now - June 11, 2024: Compensating Camp Staff, Staffing Summit Call for PresentersIn this issue: a blog discussing key issues regarding the compensation of camp staff, session proposals for the Staffing Summit, a blog post on camp aquatic safety, and more....
https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-june-6-2023-new-chief-development-officer-chaco-pro-deal
ACA Now - June 6, 2023: New Chief Development Officer, Chaco Pro DealIn this issue: an interview with Marna Redding, ACA's new chief development officer, a blog post on the Chaco Pro Deal benefit, a new aquatics director tool kit from the Redwoods Group, and more...
https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/why-accredited-camps/how-choose-camp-safety-tips
How to Choose a Camp: Safety TipsAccreditation ACA Accreditation assures parents that the camp has had a regular, independent safety audit that goes beyond regulations in most states. Accreditation is different than...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/aca-recognized-certifications-provider-covid-19-accommodations
ACA Recognized Certifications - Provider COVID-19 AccommodationsThe American Camp Association is monitoring the evolving challenges related to certifications. A summary resource of current information is provided below, and ACA is committed to providing...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/aquatic-safety-staff
Aquatic Safety for StaffIt's a bright, sunny, warm day and you and your friends have the next twenty-four hours off. Not far from camp, about an hour away, is a remote yet popular swimming area where you can hang out, swim...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/aquatic-safety-trainings-package-redwoods
Aquatic Safety Trainings Package – From RedwoodsDrowning and spinal injuries at swimming pools and aquatic areas are some of the most traumatic and costly events any program can face. The trauma is not restricted to the child who is injured or...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/covid-19/camp-business-resources
Camp Business Resources — COVID-19Federal disaster relief loans, Facebook grants, insurance information, supply resources, and more.
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/building-safe-spaces-campers-staff-abuse-prevention-summer-2023
Building Safe Spaces for Campers and Staff, Abuse Prevention for Summer 2023Whether you are a Camp Director, Educator, Aquatic Staff or Camp Counselor, this webinar will provide you with valuable resources and actionable insights for building a safer summer. You will have...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/ropes-courses-climbing-towers-construction-operation
Ropes Courses and Climbing Towers Construction and OperationWhen incorporating a ropes course or climbing wall into your program, it is important that you use the same due diligence in regards to risk management that you would for other program areas such as...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/managing-your-aquatic-program
Managing Your Aquatic ProgramManaging aquatics can be one of the most challenging jobs at camp. Creating and maintaining a fun environment is only part of the challenge. The real challenge is how to provide that fun safely....