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https://www.acacamps.org/resources/showing-movies-camp-know-licensing-laws

Showing Movies at Camp? Know the Licensing Laws

ACA reminds camps that a public performance license is required when movies, TV programs, and other content intended for personal, private use only, is shown at camp.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/extreme-heat-preventing-identifying-heat-related-illness

Extreme Heat - Preventing and Identifying Heat-Related Illness

In extreme temperatures and humidity, it is  important to train staff on the dangers of heat-related illnesses, signs of heat-related illnesses, and appropriate preventative measures.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/consequence-character-how-summer-camp-promotes-character-leadership-entrepreneurship

A Consequence of Character: How Summer Camp Promotes Character, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship

Even casual observation reveals the powerful role the summer camp experience plays in accelerating character development in children and teens. The question then becomes "What's next?" The answer, it...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/new-tool-measure-burnout-among-overnight-camp-staff

A New Tool to Measure Burnout among Overnight Camp Staff

The Camp Counselor Burnout Scale is a nine-item self-report questionnaire that captures experiences of burnout among overnight camp staff.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/do-you-know-your-skill-level

Do You Know Your Skill Level?

Congratulations! You are working at camp! Huzzah! Working at camp is a truly unique experience that brings together a variety of skills, life lessons, and resume-building opportunities. Don’t know...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/fostering-character-strengths-through-camp-life

Fostering Character Strengths through Camp Life

“Watch your thoughts, they become your words; watch your words, they become your actions; watch your actions, they become your habits; watch your habits, they become your character; watch your...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/bullying-what-it-what-it-isnt-what-do-what-not

Bullying: What It Is, What It Isn’t, What To Do, and What Not To

Question: What are the chances that a bully will be among the group of campers you are responsible for this summer? Answer: Zero. Sorry, this is a trick question. Bullying is a behavior, not an...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/there-camp-out-there-you-workatcamp-inaugural-virtual-event

There Is a Camp Out There for You!: #WorkAtCamp Inaugural Virtual Event

Tuesday, April 9 marked the first-ever #WorkAtCamp event co-hosted by ACA and Chaco Footwear. This virtual gathering was open to all and offered an...

https://www.acacamps.org/membership/camps/camps-programs

Membership for Camps & Programs

Want to connect with ACA and benefit from member resources? Your camp can be a member of ACA. 

https://www.acacamps.org/membership/camps/camps-seeking-accreditation

Camps Seeking Accreditation

ACA camp accreditation is the only nationally recognized peer-review process for camps in the U.S. Learn more about the benefits and the process.