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Pool and Spa Safety - Federal Laws Applicable to CampsVirginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act (VGB) promotes the safe use of pools, spas and hot tubs. The act imposes mandatory federal...
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Health Care Reform - Impact on Camps as EmployersThe Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act (HCERA) were signed into law in 2009 and 2010 respectively. Included in these new “health...
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Current Action AlertsFind out the latest issues and legislation happening in your state.
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Healthy Kids Outdoors ActThe Issues Today’s youth are experiencing less free and unstructured outdoor playtime in nature than previous generations — devoting an average of just four to seven minutes a day in unstructured...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/talking-parents-about-protecting-their-children-camp-summer
Talking with Parents about Protecting Their Children at Camp This SummerKey Messages for Camps Camps are communities where nurturing adults support children emotionally and are committed to their safety and well-being. As camp professionals, we are painfully aware...
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Talking with Children about Tragedies, Death, and National DisastersTop Tips for Camps Establish a mental health support network. Build relationships with community mental health resources prior to your camp season. Have...
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2013 Golden Quill and Golden Lens WinnersGolden Quill Award Ann Gillard, PhD Does Your Camp Reinforce, Resist, or Relieve Gender Stereotypes? (March/April 2012) ...
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2012 Golden Quill and Golden Lens WinnersGolden Quill Award Marcy and Bob Brower Desegregating Circle M Day Camp: A Determination to Succeed (January/February 2011)...
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2011 Golden Quill and Golden Lens WinnersGolden Quill Award Practical Leadership: What We Can Learn from Simon Says, Show and Tell, and Sharks Scott Arizala Golden Quill Award of...
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2010 Golden Quill and Golden Lens WinnersGolden Quill Award Michelle Robbins Broth Meredith Katherine Jones Creating Camp Narratives to Enhance Emotional Growth of HIV+ Youth...