https://www.acacamps.org/resources/criminal-background-checks-issues-resources-camps

ACA 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/blog/power-engaging-diversity-hiring-international-exchange-visitors

The world has 206 sovereign states — are you maximizing the opportunities for diversity at your camp?

https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/accreditation-academy/on-site-visit-preparation

For camps that are seeking accreditation for the first time, or maintaining their accreditation with their on-site visit, this in an overview of the steps to take in a visit year.

https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/accreditation-volunteers

Volunteers are the heart and soul of the ACA-Accreditation program. Without Accreditation Volunteers, the American Camp Association would not be able to implement the Accreditation program. ...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/partner-online-course/darkness-lights-camp-counselor-training

Darkness 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/article/camping-magazine/gluten-related-disorders-complex-spectrum

An exponential boom in gluten-based illnesses has generated health crises for individuals and created challenges for camp food service grasping at how to serve these individuals. Wheat, the most...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/partner-online-course/summer-camps-abuse-prevention-program

ASAP'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/membership/facts-about-free-memberships

This program was originally designed to help connect as many frontline staff (or counselors) as possible with their first professional association. This promotion is good only for individuals...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/international-staff-best-practices-j-1-participants

Get information about BridgeUSA J-1 Visa Camp Counselor and Summer Work Travel Programs, as well best practices and resources for international camp staff and camp cultural exchange.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/allergies-go-beyond-foods-what-watch-camp-setting

We are all well aware of food allergies being a top concern for children, and especially those who are away from home at camp. Camps have worked hard to ensure that top food allergens are either...