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https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/current-transportation-considerations-camp-programs
Current Transportation Considerations for Camp ProgramsAn Interview with Doug Brockman, Kline Van and Specialty Rental Camps have traditionally used a variety of types of vehicles to transport campers, staff, and...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/focus-specific-standards-sf3-om7
Focus on Specific Standards: SF.3 and OM.7School shootings, damage by trespassers, tornadoes during what is not considered to be tornado season, watershed and water systems compromised — all are situations that have occurred in the past...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/essential-functions-camper-analysis-determination
Essential Functions of a Camper: Analysis and DeterminationIntroduction It is a sunny camper arrival day, and Simon and his mom present for check-in. Simon is giddy with excitement about the fun he will have during his first camp experience. Mom shares a...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/law-says-yes-adventure
The Law Says "Yes" to AdventureIntroduction In this article, we will discuss recent developments in case law that reflect a new understanding and appreciation of the value of participation in “adventurous” activities. In the...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/transgender-youth-role-camps-might-play
Transgender Youth — The Role Camps Might PlayYou may be asking yourself, "What does a discussion about transgender individuals have to do with me? Why am I reading this in Camping Magazine?" We've had the conversation about the LGBTQ community...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/nurturing-campers-psychological-needs
Nurturing Campers’ Psychological NeedsHighly regarded child, adolescent and family therapist, and regular contributor to Camping Magazine since 1987, Bob Ditter will be speaking at the 2015 ACA National Conference. In an...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/medical-marijuana-current-issues-camps
Medical Marijuana: Current Issues for CampsIntroduction 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/out-about-creating-safe-environment-lgbtq-campers-staff
Out and About: Creating a Safe Environment for LGBTQ Campers and StaffIt was June 2006. I had been conducting staff training at a coed camp in the Northeast. I had already spoken to the entire staff about the “real work” of camp, which I see as helping campers use the...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/dollar-cents-operating-camp
The Dollar$ and Cents of Operating a CampMost camp professionals love to talk about the impact of the camp experience on the lives of their participants. Sometimes, these professionals wrestle with the business side of camp, especially in...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/camp-no-place-bullying-behaviors
Camp Is No Place for Bullying Behaviors!Social cruelty, or bullying, has reached the level of “life and death.” With summer 2012 now here, parents are asking questions about how camp counselors and staff are being trained to keep their...