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https://www.acacamps.org/blog/government-relations-update-march-2022
Government Relations Update — March 2022Throughout the pandemic, the American Camp Association (ACA) has been advocating for the full field of camp at the national level to ensure that camps can operate fully — without additional barriers...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/camp-safety-trainings-package-redwoods-training-courses
Camp Safety Trainings Package – Redwoods Training CoursesWe want to help you keep your campers safe by equipping your staff to best create safe communities for all. This 11-course package is being offered in collaboration with Redwoods. Each title is nine...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/aca-redwoods-group-working-together-bring-safety-training-camps
ACA and Redwoods Group Working Together to Bring Safety Training to CampsThe American Camp Association (ACA) is excited to announce a collaboration with The Redwoods Group to further the availability of camp safety training courses.
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/aquatic-safety-trainings-package-redwoods
Aquatic Safety Trainings Package – From RedwoodsDrowning and spinal injuries at swimming pools and aquatic areas are some of the most traumatic and costly events any program can face. The trauma is not restricted to the child who is injured or...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/not-profit-conversations-about-fundraising
Not-for-Profit Conversations about FundraisingCamp Milestones and Fundraising Join us for a discussion about the connection between a camp's major milestones and fundraising, alumni relationships, annual appeals, managing and...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/managing-your-aquatic-program
Managing Your Aquatic ProgramManaging aquatics can be one of the most challenging jobs at camp. Creating and maintaining a fun environment is only part of the challenge. The real challenge is how to provide that fun safely....
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/aquatic-safety-staff
Aquatic Safety for StaffIt's a bright, sunny, warm day and you and your friends have the next twenty-four hours off. Not far from camp, about an hour away, is a remote yet popular swimming area where you can hang out, swim...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/flsa-overtime-camps-finding-path-compliance
The FLSA, Overtime, and Camps: Finding a Path to ComplianceOn May 18 of this year, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) revealed its new regulations concerning the "white collar" overtime exemptions to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The changes, as...
https://www.acacamps.org/news/news/child-protection-improvements-act-passed
Child Protection Improvements Act - Passed!Updated on March 28, 2018 On Friday, March 23, President Trump signed the omnibus spending package, which included provisions for the Child Protection...
https://www.acacamps.org/news/news/every-student-succeeds-act-essa-%E2%80%93-new-law-provides-new-opportunities-camps
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) – New Law Provides New Opportunities for CampsOn December 10, 2015, President Barack Obama signed into law the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), a bipartisan bill to revise and replace No Child Left Behind and overhaul K-12 education....