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https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/essential-functions-camper-analysis-determination
Essential Functions of a Camper: Analysis and DeterminationIntroduction It is a sunny camper arrival day, and Simon and his mom present for check-in. Simon is giddy with excitement about the fun he will have during his first camp experience. Mom shares a...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/law-says-yes-adventure
The Law Says "Yes" to AdventureIntroduction In this article, we will discuss recent developments in case law that reflect a new understanding and appreciation of the value of participation in “adventurous” activities. In the...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/medical-marijuana-current-issues-camps
Medical Marijuana: Current Issues for CampsIntroduction 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/dollar-cents-operating-camp
The Dollar$ and Cents of Operating a CampMost camp professionals love to talk about the impact of the camp experience on the lives of their participants. Sometimes, these professionals wrestle with the business side of camp, especially in...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/camp-no-place-bullying-behaviors
Camp Is No Place for Bullying Behaviors!Social cruelty, or bullying, has reached the level of “life and death.” With summer 2012 now here, parents are asking questions about how camp counselors and staff are being trained to keep their...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/lets-be-friends-paradoxical-approach-bullying-prevention
Let’s Be Friends: A Paradoxical Approach to Bullying PreventionDespite years of study and progressive program development, bullying behaviors (or “peer mistreatment”), especially among school-aged children, remain a significant public health problem, says the...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/child-sexual-abuse-liability-issues-revisited
Child Sexual Abuse: Liability Issues RevisitedIntroduction We and others have written previously for the American Camp Association (ACA) on matters pertaining to child sexual abuse and neglect. As long as even one child is the victim of abuse...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/after-camp-contacts-between-campers-staff-problem-whose
After-Camp Contacts between Campers and Staff: A Problem? Whose?This article is being reviewed
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/are-you-ready-severe-weather
Are You Ready? Severe WeatherAccess all of ACA's updated severe weather resources on the Severe Weather Resources page. This summer brought forest fires, extreme heat, storms resulting...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/electronic-communication-legal-practical-issues-consider-information-age
Electronic Communication - Legal and Practical Issues to Consider in the Information AgeIntroduction Camps and outdoor programs are now intimately familiar with the world-wide Web. Your organization undoubtedly has a Web site, reaching out to anyone around the world who has access to...