https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/designing-quality-youth-programs
Designing Quality Youth ProgramsIf you believe your program offers a quality experience for your participants but also think doing even better is ideal, this course is for you. Designing Quality Youth Programs takes you through an...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/recognizing-reporting-child-abuse-neglect
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and NeglectThis course provides critical information for directors and frontline staff on the process of reporting possible child abuse and neglect, including an overview of types of abuse and...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/crisis-communications-tool-kit
Crisis Communications Tool KitUnfortunately, a crisis can occur at anytime and can affect any camp at any location. It is for that reason that you should prepare for a crisis before it happens.
https://www.acacamps.org/download/criminal-background-checks-background-information-guidance-camps
Criminal Background Checks Background Information and Guidance for Campshttps://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/understanding-cultural-differences-tips-working-international-staff-campers
Understanding Cultural Differences: Tips for Working with International Staff and CampersAs the United States population becomes more diverse and camps employ more international staff, the issue of communicating and interacting effectively with people from other cultures becomes more...
https://www.acacamps.org/news/news/child-protection-improvements-act-passed
Child Protection Improvements Act - Passed!Updated on March 28, 2018 On Friday, March 23, President Trump signed the omnibus spending package, which included provisions for the Child Protection...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/child-protection-101-responding-camp-professional
Child Protection 101: Responding as a Camp ProfessionalBeing prepared for risks a camp may face during the summer is an important component of a good risk management strategy. Understanding historical trends and emerging issues can help with the...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/dont-assume-im-straight-providing-safe-environment-lgbtq-youth-camp
Don't Assume I'm Straight: Providing a Safe Environment for LGBTQ Youth at CampControversy. Dialogue. Differing opinions. Some would say that this is the foundation of enlightened inquiry. This inquiry may be rational, emotion-filled, or obstinate. The choice is yours....
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/immigration-reform-impact-camps-utilizing-cultural-exchange-visitors
Immigration Reform - Impact on Camps Utilizing Cultural Exchange VisitorsThe most recent changes to Immigration Law in the US were enacted in 2013. It is anticipated that the US Department of State will again consider J-1 Visa Cultural Exchange regulations in 2016...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/social-security-international-staff
Social Security for International StaffAmerican Camp Association urges camps to abide by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) ruling and obtain Social Security numbers for all international staff.