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Fair Labor Standards Act - Applicability to CampsThe Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards affecting full-time and part-time workers in the private sector and in Federal,...
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A Camp for Every Child - Near or Far?Where do you want your child to go to camp? Locally or far away? While each camp experience has something to offer your child, this is an opportunity to assess what you value for your camper. Near...
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A Camp for Every Child — Short or Long Session?How long do you want your child to remain at camp? Short Sessions (One-Three Weeks) Means First-time or younger campers have a chance to learn new skills Bonds develop with other campers...
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A Camp for Every Child - Girls Only, Boys Only, or Co-ed?Now may be the opportunity to explore this choice with your camper. Single-Sex Camp Means Breaking gender stereotypes — girls interact with women in positions of authority and boys interact...
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A Camp for Every Child - Traditional, Specialty, and Special Needs?Understanding the strengths in camp focus may help you make your choice. Traditional Means Wide variety of activities Chance for campers to try new activities Exposure to more campers...
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Criminal Background Checks Background Information and Guidance for Campshttps://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/letters-my-campers-counselors-guide-mentoring-youth
Letters From My Campers: A Counselor's Guide to Mentoring YouthAt the close of every season at a ceremony inside a large celebratory white tent, each counselor makes his or her way to the microphone to address an enthusiastic, if somewhat sad, throng of boys and...
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Resources and HighlightsExpert Advice Discover what the experts are saying about the value of camp. Videos for Parents The...
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How to Help Your Child Have a Great Time at CampA summer at camp is much more than a vacation for children. At camp, kids enjoy the outdoors and develop a greater appreciation for the environment. Campers experience the companionship of other...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/parents/preparing-children-summer-camp-experience
Preparing Children for the Summer Camp Experience"Summer camp is more than a vacation for children," says Bruce Muchnick, Ed.D., a licensed psychologist who works extensively with day and resident camps. "As a parent, there are a few things to...