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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/blog/campwire-episode-63-sum-camp-scott-taylor
CampWire Episode 63: Sum Camp with Scott TaylorOn this episode of the CampWire podcast, Scott Taylor talks with us about Sum Camp! With an emphasis on teaching mathematical concepts, this month-long day camp in Maine demonstrates the role of...
https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/accreditation-academy/on-site-visit-preparation
On-Site Visit PreparationFor camps that are seeking accreditation for the first time, or maintaining their accreditation with their on-site visit, this in an overview of the steps to take in a visit year.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/continuous-improvement-program-quality-lessons-learned
Continuous Improvement and Program Quality: Lessons LearnedProgram quality (PQ) is essential to youth programs, and research shows that high-quality programs are directly linked to more positive outcomes. PQ refers to the environment that is created at...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/program-quality-continuous-improvement-tims-camps
Program Quality and Continuous Improvement at Tims CampsProgram quality (PQ) is essential to youth programs, and research shows that high-quality programs are directly linked to more positive outcomes for youth. PQ refers to the environment that is...
https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/accreditation-volunteers
Accreditation VolunteersVolunteers are the heart and soul of the ACA-Accreditation program. Without Accreditation Volunteers, the American Camp Association would not be able to implement the Accreditation program. ...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/addressing-educational-gaps-through-camp
Addressing Educational Gaps through CampPresident/CEO Tom Rosenberg's latest Camping Magazine column.
https://www.acacamps.org/membership/facts-about-free-memberships
Facts about Free MembershipsThis program was originally designed to help connect as many frontline staff (or counselors) as possible with their first professional association. This promotion is good only for individuals...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/grant-opportunity-camps-children-youth-resilience-challenge
Grant Opportunity for Camps: Children and Youth Resilience ChallengeThis challenge is part of the President Biden’s Unity Agenda and Mental Health Strategy.
https://www.acacamps.org/research/special-projects/camp-school-partnership-demonstration-project-participants
Participants of the Camp-School Partnership Demonstration ProjectWe are so excited to have 13 great programs participating in the 2022-2024 project.