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https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/checking-criminal-histories

Checking Criminal Histories

Every nonprofit organization is responsible for taking reasonable measures to protect service recipients from harm. This responsibility extends to all facets of a camp's interactions with its...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/new-light-shed-normal-sex-behavior-child

New Light Shed on Normal Sex Behavior in a Child

When the third-grade teacher noticed a student habitually touching her genitals as she sat in class, she became concerned and did what Federal law requires of teachers: she told the school...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/new-osha-directive-makes-it-easier-employees-comply-hazard-communication-standard

New OSHA Directive Makes It Easier for Employees to Comply with Hazard Communication Standard

Employers will find it easier to comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) hazard communication standard, thanks to a newly released OSHA directive. Federal law...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/criminal-background-checks-staff-volunteers

Criminal Background Checks for Staff and Volunteers

Information has changed since this article was published.  Click here for more recent information. Performing criminal background checks on the...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/when-behavior-becomes-legal-issue

When Behavior Becomes a Legal Issue

Introduction Behavior issues continue to be a prominent and growing concern of camp managers. Today's campers and staff present new challenges. They come to camp accustomed to being tightly...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/medication-camp-mitigating-risks

Medication at Camp: Mitigating the Risks

Medication at camp is not a new topic; however, information about medication oversight in the camp setting is sparse. Most camps delegate this responsibility to their camp physician and/or nurse with...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/severe-weather-impacts-tips-response-prevention

Severe Weather Impacts: Tips for Response and Prevention

Access all of ACA's updated severe weather resources on the ...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/marketing-your-camp-%E2%80%93-finding-balance

Marketing Your Camp – Finding the Balance

Introduction The lifeblood of your camp is your campers. Consequently, it is vital to the success of your camp that you deliver the message that yours is a special place for campers to learn, grow,...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/understanding-seasonal-exemptions

Understanding Seasonal Exemptions

Fact Sheet #18: Section 13(a)(3) Exemption for Seasonal Amusement or Recreational Establishments Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) The FLSA requires that most employees in...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/running-camp-can-drive-anyone-batty-public-relations-issues-are-you-prepared

Running a Camp Can Drive Anyone Batty! Public Relations Issues . . . Are You Prepared?

How many of us have gotten a phone call midsummer that starts like this . . . "Hi . . . I just wanted to call and let you know that my daughter had a wonderful time at camp BUT . . . ." As camp...