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https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/implementing-change-practical-tips-early-camp-director

Implementing Change: Practical Tips for the Early Camp Director

When I was seventeen, I was hired for the second summer at my beloved home camp by the veteran camp director. She had become my mentor and friend through all my years as a camper, teen leader, and...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/medical-marijuana-current-issues-camps

Medical Marijuana: Current Issues for Camps

Introduction A call recently came into the American Camp Association (ACA) Crisis Hotline from a member camp: Three adults attended a family camp and brought medical marijuana with them. Upon...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/nobody-ever-tells-me-anything-communication-camp

Nobody Ever Tells Me Anything: Communication at Camp

Growing up, my sister’s catch phrase could have been, “Nobody ever tells me anything!” because she said it so often. More and more, this sentiment is being shared at summer camp, too. Our camp staff...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/accredited-camp-sign-symbol-excellence

The Accredited Camp Sign: A Symbol of Excellence

Tips for Sign Display Repetition aids understanding. Create the impression that you value what is represented by this sign, because you do! Displaying one or two signs in your camp isn’t enough...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/tell-world-your-camp-aca-accredited

Tell the world your camp is ACA-accredited!

   

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/accreditation-talking-points-parents

Accreditation Talking Points - For Parents

Have you been asked to address your local PTA? Or your town’s Rotary Club? Do you need some talking points to help you in your presentation about the value of camp—to share the message with parents...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/marketing-value-camp-experience

Marketing the Value of the Camp Experience

Camp directors and camp staff know intuitively what camp provides for youth. We have sought for words and the solid research to back up what we know in our hearts happens in the magic of the...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/aca-accreditation-key-messages-media

ACA Accreditation: Key Messages for the Media

Incorporate these messages everywhere you can – on the phone, in camp tours, camp fairs, in all print literature, videos, website – everywhere! The Value of ACA Accreditation ACA...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/accreditation-announcement-letter

Accreditation Announcement Letter

As a benefit to members, ACA provides sample letters and news releases.  

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/your-accreditation-status-fun-safety

Your Accreditation Status - Fun and Safety

ACA Camps Set the Standards Prestige Parents nationwide recognize the importance of ACA accreditation when choosing a camp for their child, and they expect you to reach far...