https://www.acacamps.org/resources/immigration-reform-impact-camps-utilizing-cultural-exchange-visitors

The most recent changes to Immigration Law in the US were enacted in 2013.  It is anticipated that the US Department of State will again consider J-1 Visa Cultural Exchange regulations in 2016...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/social-security-international-staff

American Camp Association urges camps to abide by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) ruling and obtain Social Security numbers for all international staff.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/acas-youth-impact-study-phase-1-findings

Promising themes from the interviews conducted in the exploratory phase.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/j-1-visa-update

ACA is monitoring current developments related to the Summer Work Travel and Camp Counselor categories of the J-1 Visa.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/campline

The CampLine provides camp-specific knowledge on legal, legislative, and risk management issues.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/campline/archives

Past issues and articles from The CampLine.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/campline/2021-spring-campline

The latest issue of CampLine includes articles about camp staffing, staff hiring, promoting community health through the use of nonpharmaceutical interventions (NPIs), and COVID-19 testing...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/aca-national-mentorship-program

ACA is excited to launch the pilot year of a National Mentoring Program! In this program, small groups of mentees will be paired with a seasoned camp professional mentor for monthly virtual group...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/wildfires-smoke-impacting-camps

The American Camp Association provides resources for developing wildfire preparation, response and recovery plans.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/wildfire-evacuations

The safety of your campers and staff and anyone who may be on your property are your primary responsibility. Review your risk management plan for camp evacuation and coordinate with appropriate local...