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https://www.acacamps.org/resources/bed-bugs-what-every-camp-needs-know
Bed Bugs - What Every Camp Needs to KnowEvery year, the American Camp Association Camp Crisis Hotline receives calls from camps that have questions about bed bugs.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/camps-evacuation-or-temporary-housing-centers
Camps as Evacuation or Temporary Housing CentersCamps may be called upon by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) — or another government agency or community organization — to serve as evacuation centers.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/camp-sites-facilities-programs-report
Camp Sites, Facilities, and Programs ReportThe ACA Camp Sites, Facilities, and Programs Report: 2020 is an invaluable resource for camps interested in examining their business operations around programs, grounds, and...
https://www.acacamps.org/membership/free-membership
Free One-Year MembershipJoin now and use the promo code "ACAFREE" at checkout.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/west-nile-virus-what-every-camp-needs-know
West Nile Virus - What Every Camp Needs to KnowWest Nile virus (WNV) is a potentially serious illness. Here are some tips and resources for camps.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/perfect-place-read-encouraging-love-reading-camp
The Perfect Place to Read: Encouraging the Love of Reading at Camp“Yes, a reading program fits into camp. Sherwood [Forest] Camp is a lot more than camping, mosquitoes, and swimming — it’s aimed at the whole child.” — Parent of a 2011 reading program participant...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/cool-counselor-right-reasons
The Cool Counselor: For the Right ReasonsWhen I first began teaching and working with kids, I began by thinking, “We are all going to get along. I am going to be the best teacher these kids have ever had, and we are going to be friends.” I...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/trenches-trouble-lodge-two-simple-behavioral-strategies-camper-behavior
In the Trenches: Trouble in the Lodge — Two Simple Behavioral Strategies for Camper BehaviorDear Bob, We had a first-time eight-year-old female camper last summer who, after a brief bout of homesickness, adjusted well to camp, made friends, and began enjoying the activities...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/plan-now-new-food-activity-programming
Plan Now for New Food Activity ProgrammingBefore the last campfire at summer camp 2015 fades from your memory, focus some energy on developing new camp activities that involve the food service operation. Food activities can range from...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/20-20-toolbox-scholarship-fundraising-outreach-strategies-all-camps
20/20 Toolbox: Scholarship, Fundraising, and Outreach Strategies for All CampsAs camp operators, we are keenly aware that when kids go to camp, they make positive gains in self-reliance, independence, communication, and self-esteem. Unplugged from the constant electronic buzz...