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https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/medical-marijuana-current-issues-camps

Medical Marijuana: Current Issues for Camps

Introduction A call recently came into the American Camp Association (ACA) Crisis Hotline from a member camp: Three adults attended a family camp and brought medical marijuana with them. Upon...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/brains-emerging-adults-risk-taking-consequences-camps

The Brains of Emerging Adults, Risk Taking, and the Consequences for Camps

Risk management in the camp profession often means rigorous tests of equipment, detailed training for staff, and preventative measures to eliminate risk. Yet, we often fail to take into account the...

https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/why-accredited-camps/how-choose-camp-safety-tips

How to Choose a Camp: Safety Tips

Accreditation ACA Accreditation assures parents that the camp has had a regular, independent safety audit that goes beyond regulations in most states. Accreditation is different than...

https://www.acacamps.org/about/leadership/volunteers/national-council-leaders

National Council of Leaders

The NCOL is an important communications, policy, and membership conduit between the ACA Board of Directors, local members, and executive staff. 

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/resources-help-children-cope-crisis

Resources to Help Children Cope with Crisis

Dowload a July 2011 update of this information. As crisis events play out...

https://www.acacamps.org/membership/share-value-aca-membership

Share the Value of ACA Membership

Looking for a way to increase professionalism and retention among your staff? Here's an incredibly affordable way to do just that. When you give an ACA membership, you're offering a bonus to...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/resources-about-camp-students

Resources about Camp for Students

Camp Jobs/Careers Find a Job at Camp...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/marketplace/promoting-your-camp-recommended-language

Promoting Your Camp - Recommended Language

Many camps like to promote their accreditation status and their relationship to ACA. We encourage you to do this. There are specific words we prefer you use and not use when describing your...

https://www.acacamps.org/about/leadership/tom-rosenberg-president-ceo-biography

Tom Rosenberg, President/CEO, Biography

Tom melds his experience in the camp profession with business expertise, inspirational vision, successful fundraising experience, professional agility, organizational skills, and strategic focus —...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/horseback-riding-program-resources-instructor-certifications

Horseback Riding Program Resources/Instructor Certifications

The following organizations provide training and certification for horseback riding programs. Contact information and course titles are provided for your convenience. If you have a question about an...