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https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/step-step-crucial-role-walkthroughs-camp-aquatic-safety
Step by Step: The Crucial Role of Walk-throughs in Camp Aquatic Safety“Camp aquatic safety cannot solely be the responsibility of the lifeguards.” —Teresa Tucker, Consultant for The Redwoods Group As leaders in your camp, your presence matters....
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/focus-growth-learning-how-implement-aquatic-test-mark-protect-practices-camp
A Focus on Growth and Learning: How to Implement Aquatic "Test, Mark, Protect" Practices at CampIn the past decade, aquatic facilities across the country have adopted Test, Mark, Protect policies as a core set of strategies to reduce risk, and to set clear expectations for anyone wanting to...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/how-prepare-food-allergies-camp
How to Prepare for Food Allergies at CampIn honor of Food Allergy Awareness Week (May 14–20, 2017), Margaret Redmond, MD, discusses how to be lower the chances of food allergy reactions at camp and what to do in case of allergen...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/aca-redwoods-group-working-together-bring-safety-training-camps
ACA and Redwoods Group Working Together to Bring Safety Training to CampsThe American Camp Association (ACA) is excited to announce a collaboration with The Redwoods Group to further the availability of camp safety training courses.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/prioritizing-camp-safety-training-2021-whats-changed-how-can-we-adapt
Prioritizing Camp Safety Training in 2021: What's Changed, and How Can We Adapt?It goes without saying that safety training is always an important priority at camp. Whether it's abuse prevention, aquatic, or transportation safety, or how to supervise effectively, it has always...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-50-volunteerism-aca
CampWire Episode 50: Volunteerism and ACAAre you interested in becoming an ACA volunteer? Do you already serve ACA by sharing your time and talents?
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/how-can-group-purchasing-organization-help-your-camp
How Can a Group Purchasing Organization Help Your Camp?A group purchasing organization (GPO) is a platform that allows a business to join a group of other buyers who are interested in the same products and services. When you join a GPO — which can be...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-13-all-things-accreditation
CampWire Episode #13 - All Things AccreditationIn the 13th episode of CampWire, Sam spoke with ACA's Director of Accreditation Rhonda Mickelson about the recent update to ACA's standards program.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/benefits-volunteering-aca
Benefits of Volunteering with ACAIn honor of National Volunteer Week (April 15–21, 2018), Rich Garbinsky, who chairs ACA's Volunteer Engagement Committee, shared his experience volunteering with ACA.