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https://www.acacamps.org/about/public-policy/camp-caucus
Camp Caucus — Bringing Camp Voices to Capitol HillThe Camp Caucus is a new bipartisan effort in Congress, supported by the American Camp Association (ACA), to champion high-quality camp experiences for all kids. Join the movement. Get...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/strategic-abuse-prevention-creating-safe-supportive-camps
Strategic Abuse Prevention: Creating Safe and Supportive CampsAbuse prevention at its core is about creating a camp environment where staff, campers, and caregivers know that the organization not only has strong policies and procedures in place that reflect a...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/compensating-camp-staff-2024-key-wage-issues-consider-setting-your-pay-policies
Compensating Camp Staff in 2024: Key Wage Issues to Consider in Setting Your Pay PoliciesThis article provides an update on the new "white collar" rule and discusses key issues regarding the compensation of camp staff, with a particular focus on the nuances of the 13(a)(3) "seasonal"...
https://www.acacamps.org/about/public-policy
Public PolicyAs an educational nonprofit association, the American Camp Association is dedicated to providing quality, reliable, and up-to-date information about the laws and regulations and other public policy...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/laws-regulations/aca-advocates-your-behalf
ACA Advocates on Your BehalfWe can mobilize! We act! You have a voice! Find out the latest issues and legislation happening in your state.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/grant-opportunities-camps
Grant and Funding Opportunities for CampsAs a benefit to members, ACA researches government and private grants and funding opportunities that are relevant to the camp community. These grants are from external organizations...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/camp-advocacy-call
Camp Advocacy CallACA is strengthening advocacy at every level. Through quarterly stakeholder meetings, we bring together individuals and organizations to ensure camps have a voice in shaping fair...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/bunkmates-boundaries-understanding-dynamics-peer-peer-behaviors-camp
Bunkmates and Boundaries: Understanding the Dynamics of Peer-to-Peer Behaviors at CampDuring an overnight campout, staff interrupt a group of 11-year-olds engaged in a “kissing game.” A mom calls and shares that her son did not care for his shower buddy while at camp. A camper...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/marketplace/aca-group-purchasing-trinity-hpsi
ACA Group Purchasing with Trinity/HPSIThis strategic partnership with Trinity/HPSI offers significant discounts to ACA camps with trusted national vendors across multiple industries. You will receive unmatched, one-on-one customer...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/partner-online-course/120-days-strong-child-protection-policy
120 Days to a Strong Child Protection PolicyCreating a strong child protection policy can feel overwhelming, but every youth-serving organization needs one that is clear, practical, and consistently followed to keep kids safe. This on-demand...