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https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/striving-more-surviving-argument-non-inclusion-model-camps
Striving for More Than "Surviving": An Argument for a Non-Inclusion Model for CampsWe've heard directors say, "He survived." Parents tell us, "She got through it." As camp professionals, we know that we can do better. Often, because they love children so much and because they so...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/assessing-youth-autism-spectrum-disorders-their-fit-camp
Assessing Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders for Their "Fit" at CampOne of the best experiences for a child is that of being a camper. The opportunity to be in a child-centered environment, a setting that uses Mother Nature to help deliver a program resulting in...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/staff-training-what-do-you-expect
Staff Training: What Do You Expect?Summer camp staff training — what exactly is it? If you take all the ideas and definitions; all the content from years past provided by the American Camp Association (ACA), the health department, and...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/privacy-health-information-new-regs-who-needs-know-camp
Privacy and Health Information: New Regs — Who "Needs to Know" at Camp?Many of us remember the staff meeting before campers arrive when information, including information about health history, is shared. The scope of that sharing has been the subject of growing...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/summer-camp-jobs-why-work-camp
Summer Camp Jobs: Why Work at a Camp?Does this describe you or someone you know? You love the outdoors. You love hiking and biking and sailing. And — your good friend says you're great with kids. If you relate to this, then there'...
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/parents-families/planning-camp/preparing-camp
Preparing for CampPreparing to send your child to summer camp? ACA has got you covered to help with choosing the right camp, packing, camp visits,and dealing with homesickness.
https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/preparing-camp/planning-checklist
Planning ChecklistSpring Review Expectations and Values of Camp Seek Recommendations from Friends Consult Faith Communities, Community Centers Attend...
https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/planning-camp/camp-every-child-right-camp
A Camp for Every Child - The Right CampCamp can last from just a few days or stretch to all summer long. It's well worth the trouble to investigate camp programs before your camper packs a backpack. These questions help you explore the...
https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/fun-safety-aca-accredited-camps-set-standard
Fun & Safety: ACA-Accredited Camps Set the StandardCamps and ACA form a partnership that promotes growth and fun in an environment committed to safety.