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https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/accreditation-academy/certification-training-skills-verification-resources
Certification, Training, and Skills Verification ResourcesFinding the qualified staff and volunteers is a big task. Check out the resources you can use to help you find the industry experts and providers that meet the standards for certification across...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/extreme-heat-preventing-identifying-heat-related-illness
Extreme Heat - Preventing and Identifying Heat-Related IllnessIn 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/about/partnerships/collaborations/american-red-cross
American Red CrossIn order to meet several of the American Camp Association standards, certification in CPR/AED, first aid, or lifeguarding is required. To assist ACA-accredited camps in meeting these standards, ACA...
https://www.acacamps.org/federal-emergency-management-agency-fema
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)As part of FEMA’s ongoing catastrophic planning efforts to expand national sheltering, feeding and evacuation capacity for up to 1.75 million disaster survivors, FEMA is developing agreements with...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/important-information-regarding-revisions-aca-standards
Important Information Regarding Revisions to the ACA StandardsA key role of the American Camp Association's National Standards Commission (NSC) is to regularly review and update (as needed) the ACA standards. Standards Revisions After an 18-month process...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/risk-management-privacy-security-risks
Risk Management: Privacy and Security RisksThe right to privacy is well established in the legal system of the United States. As citizens of the United States, we expect that our right to privacy will be respected. Virtually all businesses...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/resources-camps-about-public-violence
Resources for Camps about Public ViolenceACA has compiled a list of resources for camps to help deal with crisis response and dealing with public violence.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/accredited-camp-sign-symbol-excellence
The Accredited Camp Sign: A Symbol of ExcellenceTips for Sign Display Repetition aids understanding. Create the impression that you value what is represented by this sign, because you do! Displaying one or two signs in your camp isn’t enough...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/tell-world-your-camp-aca-accredited
Tell the world your camp is ACA-accredited!
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/accreditation-talking-points-parents
Accreditation Talking Points - For ParentsHave you been asked to address your local PTA? Or your town’s Rotary Club? Do you need some talking points to help you in your presentation about the value of camp—to share the message with parents...