https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/pictures-worth-issues-permission-photograph-campers-appropriately-using-those-photos

Do you own the copyright to photos you are using to recruit campers and staff? Are you using photos on the Web? Do you have permission from parents/guardians to photograph and use...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/healthy-camp-study-update-ten-promising-practices-healthy-camp

Since the outbreak of H1N1 during the summer of 2009, camps have been diligently updating their health and safety protocols and practices for the management of communicable diseases. By accessing and...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/camps-crisis-acas-annual-review-camp-crisis-hotline

Imagine — . . . You discover that one of your campers has been pretending to be someone else — under the direction of her parents. . . . Guests of a rental group on your...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/are-you-ready-e-sign-revolution

Introduction In 2006, we wrote an article for CampLine entitled “Electronic Communication — Legal and Practical Issues to Consider In the Information Age.” That...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/hipaa-privacy-rule-compliance-what-does-it-mean-camps

HIPAA Privacy Rule Compliance has been required since spring 2003. Are you aware of the implications for your camp? Many camp directors seem to confuse how HIPAA impacts them and the privacy and...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/concussions-what-camps-can-learn-zachery-lystedt-law

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), concussions are one of the most commonly reported injuries in children and adolescents who participate in sports and recreational...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/criminal-background-check-resources

The American Camp Association (ACA) is committed to the protection of children and youth. Because of societal events, significant news media regarding child abuse, and the expecta­tion by parents...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/online-resources-social-networking-issues-cyberbullying

ACA has resources to help you understand, prevent, and address problems with cyberbullying and social networking sites among your campers and staff. The resources include articles from experts like...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/contracting-user-groups-rental-groups-revisited

Be sure you understand your state's laws regarding contracts and liability.  Seek legal advice prior to developing your user group contract. Introduction Previously in CampLine,1,...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/preventing-pre-planning-response-emergencies

Establish positive relationships with police or other law enforcement officials who provide service to the camp. Establish a system of monitoring camper behavior. Provide additional support when...