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https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/developing-keeping-great-counselors
Developing and Keeping Great CounselorsIt takes a great staff to make a great camp. Jack Weiner once said: "With the right counselors, camp could be held in a parking lot." When one looks at all of the possible aspects of camp in which to...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/aca-turning-points-leadership-lessons-past
ACA Turning Points: Leadership Lessons from the Past"The future begins with the past." —Mary Chapin Carpenter As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the American Camp Association (ACA), we have had several opportunities to "look back" at the...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/child-sexual-abuse-prevention-critical-role-parents
Child Sexual Abuse Prevention: A Critical Role of ParentsHypothesis: "The fight against child molesters begins by parents teaching their children." The Problem Sexual abuse of children and youth remains an insidious concern in American society....
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/tips-about-first-aid-provided-camp-staff
Tips about First Aid Provided by Camp StaffThere are times when general camp staff respond to injury-illness events. These staff are not the camp's officially designated healthcare providers, but rather the staff who, by happenstance, are...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/concussions-what-camps-can-learn-zachery-lystedt-law
Concussions: What Camps Can Learn from the Zachery Lystedt LawAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), concussions are one of the most commonly reported injuries in children and adolescents who participate in sports and recreational...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/criminal-background-check-resources
Criminal Background Check ResourcesThe American Camp Association (ACA) is committed to the protection of children and youth. Because of societal events, significant news media regarding child abuse, and the expectation by parents...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/online-resources-social-networking-issues-cyberbullying
Online Resources for Social Networking Issues and CyberbullyingACA has resources to help you understand, prevent, and address problems with cyberbullying and social networking sites among your campers and staff. The resources include articles from experts like...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/contracting-user-groups-rental-groups-revisited
Contracting with User Groups/Rental Groups, RevisitedBe sure you understand your state's laws regarding contracts and liability. Seek legal advice prior to developing your user group contract. Introduction Previously in CampLine,1,...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/standards-friend-or-foe-revisited
Standards — Friend or Foe? RevisitedIntroduction Provoked in part by a proliferation of standards and offers of accreditation and certification, some in the outdoor industry are raising questions about the legal impact of standards...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/bullying-harassment-what-every-camp-should-know
Bullying and Harassment: What Every Camp Should KnowOn March 10, 2011, the White House held a conference on bullying prevention to address the growing nationwide concern over the problem of student harassment and bullying in schools. The ultimate aim...