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https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/healthy-camp-study-update-ten-promising-practices-healthy-camp
Healthy Camp Study Update: Ten Promising Practices of a Healthy CampSince the outbreak of H1N1 during the summer of 2009, camps have been diligently updating their health and safety protocols and practices for the management of communicable diseases. By accessing and...
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/current-challenges-camp-food-service
Current Challenges in Camp Food ServiceHesitation gave way to excitement as I unexpectedly grabbed the reigns of food service management, in the dripping, humid heat of a Texas summer camp season. Nine years had passed since I last served...
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 CampsRisk 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/article/campline/preventing-pre-planning-response-emergencies
Preventing and Pre-Planning Response to EmergenciesEstablish positive relationships with police or other law enforcement officials who provide service to the camp. Establish a system of monitoring camper behavior. Provide additional support when...
https://www.acacamps.org/about/leadership/volunteers/national-council-leaders
National Council of LeadersThe 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/emergency-preparedness
Emergency PreparednessContributed by Rhonda Mickelson and Susan E. Yoder. Severe weather used to have a season. Now, severe weather can happen at virtually any time of the year. Camps need to be prepared....
https://www.acacamps.org/about/leadership/tom-rosenberg-president-ceo-biography
Tom Rosenberg, President/CEO, BiographyTom 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 CertificationsThe 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...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/adventure-challenge-program-resources
Adventure/Challenge Program ResourcesThe following organizations provide training and certification for challenge/adventure course supervisors and staff.