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https://www.acacamps.org/resources/inspirations-developmental-supports-opportunities-youths-experiences-camp
Inspirations: Developmental Supports and Opportunities of Youths' Experiences at CampIn 2003-2004 the American Camp Association conducted research with over 7600 campers (aged 10-18) from just over 80 ACA-Accredited camps to determine the degree to which developmental supports and...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/innovations-improving-youth-experiences-summer-programs
Innovations: Improving Youth Experiences in Summer ProgramsIn 2004-2005 the American Camp Association completed a Program Improvement Project with twenty-three ACA-accredited camps to learn what strategies and approaches would help strengthen the experiences...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/health-forms-records-campers-staff
Health Forms & Records for Campers & StaffACA has many resources available to help in the operation of your camp, including sample forms, policies, and procedures.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/waterborne-illness-primary-amebic-meningoencephalitis-naelgeria-fowleri
Waterborne Illness — Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis and Naelgeria FowleriNaegleria fowleri is a brain-eating amoeba that lives in warm freshwater (such as lakes, rivers, hot springs, and ponds).
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/create-business-plan
Create a Business PlanDeveloping a business plan will force you, as the camp owner or director, to take an objective, unemotional look at your camp in its entirety. Often new or prospective camp owners and directors...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/start-camp-how-aca-can-help
Start A Camp - How ACA Can HelpACA has a variety of excellent resources for information, inspiration, & encouragement.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/laws-regulations-affecting-your-camp
Laws and Regulations Affecting Your CampFederal, State, County, Municipal Regulations and Taxes There are a number of regulations and taxes that apply to the camp industry. These will vary by state or local governmental bodies. It may...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/aca-core-competencies
ACA Core CompetenciesDescribe what adults working with youth and young adults need to know in order to offer high quality, developmentally appropriate experiences. Establish standards of practice that help guide...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/summer-job-search-tips
Summer Job Search TipsBrowse job postings or post a resume on www.ACAcamps.org/jobs. Search for a camp by location, affiliation, specialty, and much more with the...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/camp-counselor-positions-fire-your-resume
Camp Counselor Positions Fire Up Your ResumeSummer may be a time for relaxing in the sun, but many students cannot live solely on student loans and ramen noodles. Students are discovering that they can earn much more than cash as a camp...