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https://www.acacamps.org/resources/inclusion-belonging/accessibility
AccessibilityThe work to make camps accessible includes recognizing and valuing every individual’s ability to participate fully in camp life.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/compensating-camp-staff-2024-key-wage-issues-consider-setting-your-pay-policies
Compensating Camp Staff in 2024: Key Wage Issues to Consider in Setting Your Pay PoliciesThis article provides an update on the new "white collar" rule and discusses key issues regarding the compensation of camp staff, with a particular focus on the nuances of the 13(a)(3) "seasonal"...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/camp-includes-me-conversations
Camp Includes Me ConversationsHow can camps serve more campers—and do it well? That’s the question we’ll explore during our November conversation on adaptive programming. Our panel of...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/grant-opportunities-camps
Grant and Funding Opportunities for CampsAs a benefit to members, ACA researches government and private grants and funding opportunities that are relevant to the camp community. These grants are from external organizations...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/be-tea
Be the TeaCamp, when done well, is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on children’s lives. We’ve all seen the data that confirms the incredible power camp has in helping children to develop social-...
https://www.acacamps.org/about/partnerships/kindred-groups/medical-disability-camps-kindred
Medical and Disability Camps KindredThe Medical and Disability Camp Kindred is a community of camp professionals who serve campers with medical issues and disabilities. This group is an organization of the American Camp Association....
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/promoting-character-through-counselors-training-programs
Promoting Character Through Counselors In Training ProgramsLooking to build leadership and promote character development in your counselors in training (CITs), especially those living with disabilities or chronic illnesses? This free, on-demand...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/marketplace/aca-group-purchasing-trinity-hpsi
ACA Group Purchasing with Trinity/HPSIThis strategic partnership with Trinity/HPSI offers significant discounts to ACA camps with trusted national vendors across multiple industries. You will receive unmatched, one-on-one customer...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/foundations-character-courage-humility
Foundations of Character: Courage and HumilityMany camp leaders face the challenge of helping campers bounce back from setbacks and show true empathy, skills that build resilience and character for life. In this recorded webinar, Angus Fletcher...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/understanding-camper-behavior-ensure-successful-summer
Understanding Camper Behavior to Ensure a Successful SummerThis blog post aims at helping summer camp staff understand why campers might act the way they do, how they can work with campers through their behaviors, and tools to use in behavior improvement.