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https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/volunteers/become-visitor

Become an Accreditation Volunteer

Accreditation Volunteers are the heart and soul of the ACA accreditation program! Without them, we would be unable to implement the accreditation program. Please review the qualifications and...

https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/volunteers/accreditation-volunteer-resources

Accreditation Volunteer Resources

Use these resources to help you in your ACA Accreditation Volunteer role.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/laws-regulations/aca-advocates-your-behalf

ACA Advocates on Your Behalf

We can mobilize! We act! You have a voice! Find out the latest issues and legislation happening in your state.

https://www.acacamps.org/about/get-involved/volunteer-aca

Volunteer for ACA

Thank you to the thousands of volunteers who make the American Camp Association possible!

https://www.acacamps.org/download/camp-safety-public-policy-position

Camp Safety - Public Policy Position

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/extreme-heat-preventing-identifying-heat-related-illness

Extreme Heat - Preventing and Identifying Heat-Related Illness

In extreme temperatures and humidity, it is  important to train staff on the dangers of heat-related illnesses, signs of heat-related illnesses, and appropriate preventative measures.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/medical-marijuana-camps

Medical Marijuana and Camps

So what is a camp to do if a staff applicant or camper wants to bring and use their medical marijuana prescription at camp? 

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/perfect-place-read-encouraging-love-reading-camp

The Perfect Place to Read: Encouraging the Love of Reading at Camp

“Yes, a reading program fits into camp. Sherwood [Forest] Camp is a lot more than camping, mosquitoes, and swimming — it’s aimed at the whole child.” — Parent of a 2011 reading program participant...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/cool-counselor-right-reasons

The Cool Counselor: For the Right Reasons

When I first began teaching and working with kids, I began by thinking, “We are all going to get along. I am going to be the best teacher these kids have ever had, and we are going to be friends.” I...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/trenches-trouble-lodge-two-simple-behavioral-strategies-camper-behavior

In the Trenches: Trouble in the Lodge — Two Simple Behavioral Strategies for Camper Behavior

Dear Bob, We had a first-time eight-year-old female camper last summer who, after a brief bout of homesickness, adjusted well to camp, made friends, and began enjoying the activities...