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ACA Public Policy - Legislative Information and Advocacy

In order to move forward the mission and public policy agenda of ACA, the public policy team is working on a number of initiatives related to federal laws and regulations. 

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Regulatory Information and Advocacy

The majority of laws and regulations that are applicable to camps are governed by state and local entities. However, there are a number of federal regulations that do apply. 

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Issues - Education and Information

Child Safety and Protection Children and Nutrition - Summer Food Service Program of the USDA...

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ACA's Public Policy Collaborators

The American Camp Association partners with other organizations with a complementary mission to move forward our public policy agenda.  

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Public Policy

As an educational nonprofit association, the American Camp Association is dedicated to providing quality, reliable, and up-to-date information about the laws and regulations and other public policy...

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Accreditation Volunteer Resources

Use these resources to help you in your ACA Accreditation Volunteer role.

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ACA Advocates on Your Behalf

We can mobilize! We act! You have a voice! Find out the latest issues and legislation happening in your state.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/perfect-place-read-encouraging-love-reading-camp

The Perfect Place to Read: Encouraging the Love of Reading at Camp

“Yes, a reading program fits into camp. Sherwood [Forest] Camp is a lot more than camping, mosquitoes, and swimming — it’s aimed at the whole child.” — Parent of a 2011 reading program participant...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/cool-counselor-right-reasons

The Cool Counselor: For the Right Reasons

When I first began teaching and working with kids, I began by thinking, “We are all going to get along. I am going to be the best teacher these kids have ever had, and we are going to be friends.” I...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/trenches-trouble-lodge-two-simple-behavioral-strategies-camper-behavior

In the Trenches: Trouble in the Lodge — Two Simple Behavioral Strategies for Camper Behavior

Dear Bob, We had a first-time eight-year-old female camper last summer who, after a brief bout of homesickness, adjusted well to camp, made friends, and began enjoying the activities...