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https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/do-you-want-hey-look-over-there-strategies-working-children-who-have-attention-deficits
Do You Want To . . . Hey, Look Over There! Strategies for Working with Children Who Have Attention DeficitsThere are opportunities to teach every child better self-control. Of course, being spontaneous — even a little out of control — is fun. It’s just that learning to listen, concentrate, and sustain...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/insurance-101-your-insurance-policy-what-does-it-really-mean
Insurance 101: Your Insurance Policy — What Does it Really Mean?Several months after renewing your insurance coverage each year, you can count on receiving one or more fat envelopes in the mail containing your insurance policies. How many of us actually pull them...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/maintaining-perspective-there-still-place-camper-accident-sickness-insurance-your-camp-risk
Maintaining Perspective — Is There Still a Place for Camper Accident and Sickness Insurance in Your Camp Risk Management Plan?Healthcare costs are out of control in our society, driven largely by Americans' lifestyles, attitudes regarding exercise, and unhealthy eating habits. These costs are exacerbated by our litigation-...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/truth-consequences-interviewing-skills-camp-professionals
Truth and Consequences: Interviewing Skills for Camp ProfessionalsRaymond (not his real name) is an experienced camp director on the East Coast. When it comes to interviewing staff, Raymond feels especially confident about his ability to "sniff out the good ones."...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/general-guidelines-social-security-numbers-tax-withholding-international-employees-j-1-visas
General Guidelines for Social Security Numbers and Tax Withholding for International Employees with J-1 VisasWe have received numerous questions regarding social security numbers and the need for tax withholdings on international staff. While some questions on this topic can be answered clearly, others are...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/summer-residential-camps-promoting-social-interaction-self-efficacy-among-young-adults-special
Summer Residential Camps: Promoting Social Interaction and Self-Efficacy Among Young Adults With Special NeedsSocial skills and self-efficacy are fundamental processes and necessary for individuals in everyday life. Seeking employment, living independently, making friends, and trying new activities all...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/senior-citizens-day-residential-camping
Senior Citizens in Day and Residential CampingCamp professionals know that camp is a positive and beneficial experience for everyone. All too often, when speaking of camp and the benefits of camp, the senior community is overlooked. Camp is not...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/learning-disabilities-campers
Learning Disabilities in CampersHow often do you see the following examples occur in campers? Kenny, a bright ten-year-old, focuses his attention on the counselor's directions during an activity. He appears attentive, but always...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/toward-understanding-adhd-developmental-delay-self-control
Toward an Understanding of ADHD: A Developmental Delay in Self-controlJosh can't keep his hands to himself when waiting in line. Seth seems to act irresponsibly. Megan never completes an arts and crafts project. These campers' behaviors may have a common link -...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/certificate-course/experienced-program-staff-certificate
Experienced Program Staff CertificateThe Experienced Program Staff Certificate course is specifically designed for experienced program staff who have worked with young people in a camp, afterschool, summer enrichment...