https://www.acacamps.org/resources/start-camp-how-aca-can-help

ACA has a variety of excellent resources for information, inspiration, & encouragement.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/laws-regulations-affecting-your-camp

Federal, State, County, Municipal Regulations and Taxes There are a number of regulations and taxes that apply to the camp industry. These will vary by state or local governmental bodies. It may...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/fair-labor-standards-act-applicability-camps

The 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,...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/delivering-happiness-five-things-camps-can-learn-zappos

Tony Hsieh's book, Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose, struck a cord with millions of people. The best-selling book by the CEO of Zappos.com, Inc. about the...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/dangerous-games-every-camp-must-know-about

Social media cited as one of the main reasons why these dangerous games are becoming more prevalent Recent media stories have shed a renewed spotlight on the types of dangerous games kids play...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/youth-objects-or-partners-advancing-opportunities-camper-leadership-decision-making

Disenfranchised by Design? Nearly 40 percent of ten- to eighteen-year-olds report insufficient levels of involvement in camp (ACA 2006). That statistic surprised most camp...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/does-your-camp-reinforce-resist-or-relieve-gender-stereotypes

Can you believe that sexist practices and beliefs remain entrenched in camps, even in this day and age? Although we have made great strides over the last decade to eradicate overtly sexist behaviors...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/strategies-staff-recruitment-retention

Compare the salaries, wages, and benefits you are providing to your full-time and seasonal staff using ACA's camp salary and compensation research reports.  Make sure YOUR camp is...

https://www.acacamps.org/download/tips-providing-academic-internships-camp

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/tax-incentives-camps-who-hire-veterans

In 2001, Congress enacted a new law that amends the Internal Revenue Code.  Named the VOW to Hire Heroes Act - it includes tax credits for businesses that hire unemployed veterans. The law...