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https://www.acacamps.org/resources/criminal-background-checks-issues-resources-camps
Criminal Background Checks - Issues and Resources for CampsACA believes that camps should utilize multifaceted screening and hiring programs and support practices appropriate to the clientele, staffing, supervision, and program consideration of each camp.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/top-25-staffing-solutions-gathered-through-collaboration
Top 25 Staffing Solutions Gathered through CollaborationHighlighted here is a curated collection of great ideas about how to recruit and retain staff — a direct result of the last two years of conferences and various collaborative brainstorming sessions...
https://www.acacamps.org/donate/planned-giving
Planned GivingSharing your good fortune with the American Camp Association through a planned gift means playing an enormous role in changing the lives of countless children for the better and perpetuating the joy...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/partner-online-course/darkness-lights-camp-counselor-training
Darkness to Light's Camp Counselor TrainingDarkness to Light's Camp Counselor Training empowers counselors in camp settings to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Define child sexual...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/partner-online-course/summer-camps-abuse-prevention-program
Summer Camps Abuse Prevention ProgramASAP's abuse-prevention program is being used to ensure healthly physical and behavorial interactions and safety. It includes a Director's Guide, screening protocol, staff training - animated...
https://www.acacamps.org/download/bridgeusa-j-1-visa-tool-kit
BridgeUSA J-1 Visa Tool Kithttps://www.acacamps.org/blog/should-you-offer-camp-staff-retention-bonus
Should You Offer Camp Staff a Retention Bonus?A retention bonus is money offered to staff with the goal of giving them incentive to stick around.
https://www.acacamps.org/donate/government-relations-work
ACA Government Relations Working to Support CampsLike many industries, the US camp industry was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The American Camp Association (ACA) advocated at an unprecedented level during the pandemic to enact...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/start-camp-how-aca-can-help
Start A Camp - How ACA Can HelpACA has a variety of excellent resources for information, inspiration, & encouragement.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/working-summer-camp-keeping-fire-alive
Working at Summer Camp: Keeping the Fire AliveJournalism student Dan Gray shares his experience working at camp and interviews camp professionals about the staffing shortage.