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https://www.acacamps.org/resources/research-column-manuscript-requirements
Research Column Manuscript RequirementsAcademic research articles must contain information useful to camp professionals. All manuscripts must be the original work of the author and not currently under review elsewhere or previously...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/staff-training-what-do-you-expect
Staff Training: What Do You Expect?Summer camp staff training — what exactly is it? If you take all the ideas and definitions; all the content from years past provided by the American Camp Association (ACA), the health department, and...
https://www.acacamps.org/press-room/how-to-choose-camp
Press: How to Choose a CampSafety Tips Preparing For Camp Homesickness Camp is not just recreation and fun. It is more than teaching...
https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/why-accredited-camps/how-choose-camp-safety-tips
How to Choose a Camp: Safety TipsAccreditation ACA Accreditation assures parents that the camp has had a regular, independent safety audit that goes beyond regulations in most states. Accreditation is different than...
https://www.acacamps.org/press-room/how-to-choose-camp/preparing-for-camp
How to Choose a Camp: Preparing For CampCamp Is For Everyone Today, there are camps to meet every interest, price range, and schedule. Knowing your options, as well as your child's personality, will help you identify programs from which...
https://www.acacamps.org/press-room/how-to-choose-camp/homesickness
How to Choose a Camp: HomesicknessHow to Prevent Helping with Homesickness What is it? Homesickness is, above all, a normal feeling. It is the natural result of separating from home and loved...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/frequently-asked-questions-about-aca-youth-outcomes-battery
Frequently Asked Questions about the ACA Youth Outcomes BatteryWhy Were These Tools Constructed? Many camp professionals are faced with the challenge of proving that they meet their program goals. The following tools — designed with camp professionals in mind...
https://www.acacamps.org/press-room/reprint-articles
Articles Available for Press ReprintReprint permission for any of these articles can be obtained by contacting Kaley Amonett, ACA's Editorial Communications Manager. Please...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/wildfire-evacuations
Wildfire EvacuationsThe 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...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/severe-weather-season-year-round-preparing-your-camp
Severe Weather Season Is Year-Round - Preparing Your CampSevere weather can occur during any time of the year. Hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, wild fires, floods, etc. are in the news throughout the year. In preparation, the American Camp...