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https://www.acacamps.org/resources/criminal-background-checks-issues-resources-camps
Criminal Background Checks - Issues and Resources for CampsACA believes that camps should utilize multifaceted screening and hiring programs and support practices appropriate to the clientele, staffing, supervision, and program consideration of each camp.
https://www.acacamps.org/download/criminal-background-checks-background-information-guidance-camps
Criminal Background Checks Background Information and Guidance for Campshttps://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/working-children-special-needs
Working With Children With Special NeedsIt is often said by people who mean well that working with children with special needs “requires the patience of a saint.” Not true. What it does require is human compassion — something more of us...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/camp-yofi-family-camp-children-autism
Camp Yofi: A Family Camp for Children with AutismCamp Ramah Darom, in partnership with Nova Southeastern University, provides an overnight camp experience for children with autism and their families. Based upon Ramah Darom's five-day family camp...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/kids-diabetes-non-diabetes-camp-setting
Kids with Diabetes in the Non-Diabetes Camp SettingI'll never forget walking into the infirmary for my week as a camp nurse and hearing one of the outgoing nurses say, "I got the kid with diabetes again. Don't worry, you don't have one this week." In...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/dont-let-your-camp-go-pot-impacts-policy-challenges-legalized-marijuana-youth-camps
Don't Let Your Camp Go to Pot: Impacts and Policy Challenges of Legalized Marijuana on Youth CampsMarijuana is now legal for recreational use in seven states (Alaska, California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington) and Washington, DC. It is still a federal offense to possess...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/why-we-choose-be-aca-accredited-what-it-takes
Why We Choose to Be ACA-accredited and What It TakesThe directors and staff of Geneva Glen Camp (Indian Hills, Colorado), have always approached the triennial ACA visit anticipating a very upbeat and affirming experience! Our...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/supporting-individuals-autism-spectrum-disorder-asd-camp-environment
Supporting Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the Camp EnvironmentCamping and leisure activities are important for all of us, including individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This webinar will begin to identify the benefits of having children with ASD and...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/camp-staff-safety-age-metoo
Camp Staff Safety in the Age of #MeTooIt is a story that has been unfolding for over a year: the exposure of often long-standing sexual abuse and harassment of both male and female victims by mostly men in various positions of power....
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/partner-online-course/summer-camps-abuse-prevention-program
Summer Camps Abuse Prevention ProgramASAP's abuse-prevention program is being used to ensure healthly physical and behavorial interactions and safety. It includes a Director's Guide, screening protocol, staff training - animated...