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https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/debriefing-after-critical-incidents-camp
Debriefing after Critical Incidents at CampCamp is often associated with fun, friends, and nature. However, there are times at camp when very serious events occur that may take away from the fun campers and staff experience. Sometimes those...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/food-allergy-resources
Food Allergy ResourcesAccording to Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE), up to 15 million people in the United States are affected by food allergies, including one in thirteen children. Reactions to food allergies...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/camp-employment-taxation-2012
Camp Employment Taxation - 2012Employers in the United States, including camps, are required to pay Social Security, Medicare, and state and federal unemployment and income taxes on most employees. How these taxes are calculated...
https://www.acacamps.org/news/news/food-allergies-may-constitute-disability-under-americans-disabilities-act
Food Allergies May Constitute a Disability Under the Americans with Disabilities ActIn an historic judgement on December 20, 2012, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced an...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/year-round-education-children-youth
Year-Round Education of Children and YouthAmerican Camp Association Position and Resources Understand the importance of the connection with nature Children and Nature Create positive relationships...
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/resources/dangerous-games-every-camp-must-know-about
Dangerous “Games” Every Camp Must Know AboutSocial media cited as one of the main reasons why these dangerous games are becoming more prevalent Recent media stories have shed a renewed spotlight on the types of dangerous games kids play...
https://www.acacamps.org/download/criminal-background-checks-background-information-guidance-camps
Criminal Background Checks Background Information and Guidance for Campshttps://www.acacamps.org/download/camp-school-partnerships-guidebook
Camp-School Partnerships Guidebookhttps://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/take-your-horse-camp
Take Your Horse to CampAnother way to increase usage at camp facilities is to allow people to bring their own horses to camp. Both youth and adults will have this interest and appreciate having a location to camp with...