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https://www.acacamps.org/blog/why-we-choose-be-aca-accredited-what-it-takes
Why We Choose to Be ACA-accredited and What It TakesThe directors and staff of Geneva Glen Camp (Indian Hills, Colorado), have always approached the triennial ACA visit anticipating a very upbeat and affirming experience! Our...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/happy-campers-how-camp-relationships-promote-social-emotional-learning
Happy Campers: How Camp Relationships Promote Social and Emotional LearningYoung people are diverse and dynamic, and they have myriad pathways to success. Unfortunately, youth development research often highlights watered-down averages of sample sets that offer limited...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/aca-accreditation-revised-standards-what-does-it-mean-your-camp
ACA Accreditation and the Revised Standards: What Does It Mean for Your Camp?No Visit in 2019? If your camp is not scheduled for an on-site accreditation visit in 2019, you need to: Sign the 2019 Annual Statement of Compliance prior to the start of...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/youth-outcomes-battery-action
Youth Outcomes Battery in ActionGreetings camp evaluators! I am excited to share a blog written by a member of ACA’s Committee for the...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/future-camp-research
The Future of Camp ResearchIn this blog, Jessie Dickerson describes how camp researchers and camp professionals came together at the 2019 ACA National Conference to envision a future for camp research.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-9-camp-resarch-laurie-browne-jim-sibthorp
CampWire Episode #9 - Camp Resarch with Laurie Browne and Jim SibthorpIn the ninth episode of CampWire, ACA's director of research Laurie Browne talks with another researcher, and longtime camp friend, Jim Sibthorp about ACA's 5-year research study.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/e-cigarettes-juuling-what-all-camps-need-know
E-Cigarettes and "Juuling" — What All Camps Need to KnowKnow and share the facts. Learn about e-cigarettes and "Juuling" and the threats they pose to youth and young adults
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/summer-camps-fire-emergency-communications-six-lessons-learned-during-fire-camp
Summer Camps, Fire, and Emergency Communications: Six Lessons Learned During a Fire at CampFires are a potential hazard for camps located in wooded areas and urban areas alike. How camps respond and communicate to camp families and the community when a fire does occur can go a long way to...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/wildfire
Wildfire!Since moving to Montana from Pennsylvania several years ago, I’ve become much more attuned to the threat of wildfires, and have begun to learn more about what can be done to safeguard the people...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-13-all-things-accreditation
CampWire Episode #13 - All Things AccreditationIn the 13th episode of CampWire, Sam spoke with ACA's Director of Accreditation Rhonda Mickelson about the recent update to ACA's standards program.