https://www.acacamps.org/resources/scabies
ScabiesEvery year, the American Camp Association Camp Crisis Hotline receives calls from camps that have questions about scabies. Either they have detected scabies on a camper or staffer, or they are...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/ticks-what-all-camps-need-know
Ticks - What All Camps Need to KnowTicks are small spiderlike arachnids that bite to fasten themselves onto the skin and feed on blood. Ticks live in the fur and feathers of many birds and animals. Tick bites occur most often during...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/legionnaires-disease-pontiac-fever
Legionnaires' Disease and Pontiac FeverLegionnaires' disease is a serious, sometimes fatal form of pneumonia. Pontiac Fever is a less serious influenza-like infection. Together they are the two most common forms of legionellosis...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/wildfire-evacuations
Wildfire EvacuationsThe safety of your campers and staff and anyone who may be on your property are your primary responsibility. Review your risk management plan for camp evacuation and coordinate with appropriate local...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/health-care-reform-impact-camps-employers
Health Care Reform - Impact on Camps as EmployersThe Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act (HCERA) were signed into law in 2009 and 2010 respectively. Included in these new “health...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/camp-camper
Camp Is for the CamperACA's #1 Best Selling Course and Book! It is imperative that counselors see themselves as role models for campers and act accordingly. Parents place a great deal of trust in camps...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/avian-influenza-h5n1-bird-flu
Avian Influenza (H5N1-Bird Flu)Avian influenza (also known as "H5N1" and "bird flu") is an infectious disease of birds caused by type A strains of the influenza virus. The infection can cause a wide spectrum of symptoms in birds,...
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/resources/waterborne-illness-primary-amebic-meningoencephalitis-naelgeria-fowleri
Waterborne Illness — Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis and Naelgeria FowleriNaegleria fowleri is a brain-eating amoeba that lives in warm freshwater (such as lakes, rivers, hot springs, and ponds).
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/risk-management-changing-risk-paying-coordinating-health-care-camp-after-health-care-reform
Risk Management: Changing Risk — Paying for and Coordinating Health Care at Camp after Health Care ReformThis information is current as of July 24, 2013. For the latest information, please visit www.ACAcamps.org/...