https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/cyberbullying-protection-plan

"Kick a Ginger Day." Fair to say, the majority of adults reading this article have no idea what this means. A bunch of junior-high-aged kids in Calabasas, California, did, however. On November 20,...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/standards-friend-or-foe-revisited

Introduction Provoked in part by a proliferation of standards and offers of accreditation and certification, some in the outdoor industry are raising questions about the legal impact of standards...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/bullying-harassment-what-every-camp-should-know

On March 10, 2011, the White House held a conference on bullying prevention to address the growing nationwide concern over the problem of student harassment and bullying in schools. The ultimate aim...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/insurance-101-your-insurance-policy-what-does-it-really-mean

Several months after renewing your insurance coverage each year, you can count on receiving one or more fat envelopes in the mail containing your insurance policies. How many of us actually pull them...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/aca-camp-crisis-hotline-annual-review-2012

Case Studies and Lessons Learned from Another Busy Year with the Hotline What would you do if . . . Your disgruntled nurse leaves camp with all of the campers’ medications — and she is...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/important-bullying-resources

For over a decade, the American Camp Association has provided camps with a variety of resources regarding bullying. The 2012 edition of the ACA standards include a standard requiring that training be...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/truth-consequences-interviewing-skills-camp-professionals

Raymond (not his real name) is an experienced camp director on the East Coast. When it comes to interviewing staff, Raymond feels especially confident about his ability to "sniff out the good ones."...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/first-aid-what-training-do-camp-staff-need

Camp leaders have long recognized that today's first aid training does not necessarily provide an individual with the skills needed by many camp programs. Camp administrators are expressing a growing...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/drug-alcohol-testing-now-mandatory-all-drivers-commercial-vehicles

As of January 1, 1996, all drivers of commercial vehicles (that is, those required to have a commercial driver’s license — CDL) must be included in a mandatory drug and alcohol testing program as...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/preventing-pre-planning-response-emergencies

Establish 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...