https://www.acacamps.org/resources/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/about/get-involved/volunteer-aca

Thank you to the thousands of volunteers who make the American Camp Association possible!

https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/espanol

En los campamentos, cuando los niños hacen nuevos amigos, exploran el mundo a su alrededor y aprenden que “Sí puedo” es un mensaje mucho más contundente que “No puedo”, se produce algo mágico. En un...

https://www.acacamps.org/planificador-de-campamento

La diversión y la seguridad — Los campamentos ACA establecen las normas El campamento en el futuro de su hijo —...

https://www.acacamps.org/los-ni%C3%B1os-para-conocerlos-completamente

Consejos de un experto. Queridos padres: ¡Bienvenidos a un nuevo capítulo en la vida de su familia! Digo esto porque cuando un niño va al campamento por primera vez, toda la familia crece con...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/extreme-heat-preventing-identifying-heat-related-illness

In extreme temperatures and humidity, it is  important to train staff on the dangers of heat-related illnesses, signs of heat-related illnesses, and appropriate preventative measures.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/west-nile-virus-what-every-camp-needs-know

West 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

Naegleria 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/plan-now-new-food-activity-programming

Before 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/campline/emerging-issues-immunizations-measles-other-communicable-diseases

ACA has partnered with medical and health professionals to provide the most up-to-date information available. This article will focus on three areas: immunizations, measles, and other communicable...