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https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/emergency-planning-preparedness-summer-2021-key-lessons-takeaways-related-covid-19
Emergency Planning and Preparedness for Summer 2021 — Key Lessons and Takeaways Related to COVID-19Like many of you, I spent last summer monitoring social media for information about how the camps in my home state of Missouri were handling the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the social nature of camps —...
https://www.acacamps.org/book/waterfront-management-camp-recreation-settings-2nd-edition
Waterfront Management for Camp and Recreation Settings, 2nd editionCamp and recreation programs have a long history with aquatics activities and aquatics programs. While many of our aquatics staff are trained in pool settings, and some can take a waterfront skills...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/armed-dangerous-fugitive-situations-near-camp
Armed and Dangerous: Fugitive Situations Near CampIn the summers of 2017 and 2018, the West Virginia 4-H camp program experienced multiple incidents where camps were locked down due to armed suspects in the area. In one incident, a man stole a truck...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/top-5-waterfront-safety-tips-get-your-camp-swimmer-ready
The Top 5 Waterfront Safety Tips To Get Your Camp Swimmer ReadyWhile there are many camp activities that require constant supervision, swimming and other water-related activities need special attention to ensure camper safety and most importantly, fun.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/virtual-program-platform-pros-cons
Virtual Program Platform Pros and ConsWith shelter-in-place orders affecting camps nationwide, many camps have turned to virtual gatherings to keep their camp community engaged and encouraged. But with virtual programming comes a variety...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/prepare-lifeguards-takeoff-your-camp-aquatics-program
Prepare Lifeguards for Takeoff at Your Camp Aquatics ProgramLast spring, I had lunch with an old high school friend of mine who had recently switched careers. After almost 30 years as a paramedic/firefighter, he had an opportunity to pursue his lifelong dream...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/wildfires-west
Wildfires in the WestThe threat of wildfires impacts camps in the west more each year. This webinar explores wildland fire preparation, response and recovery from four critical perspectives: Public Policy, Fire...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/j-1-visas-camp-counselor-summer-work-travel-programs
J-1 Visas: Camp Counselor and Summer Work Travel ProgramsThe ACA Government Affairs team — consisting of ACA leadership, ACA volunteer leaders, an ACA consultant, and ACA hired lobbyists — continue to vigorously defend the need for and value of J-1 Visa...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/us-secret-service-agents-guide-creating-safe-camps
A U.S. Secret Service Agent's Guide to Creating Safe CampsThis webinar is meant to provide participants with concepts to proactively develop and/or improve safety and security at their camps and outdoor venues. The presentation will include discussion...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/testimonials-stories-needed-j-1-cultural-exchange-participants-americas-camps
Testimonials and Stories Needed: J-1 Cultural Exchange Participants and America's CampsACA continues to closely monitor developments in Washington with the J-1 Cultural Exchange programs for camp counselors and support staff. These programs are vital to America’s camps and we are...