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https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/designing-quality-youth-programs
Designing Quality Youth ProgramsIf you believe your program offers a quality experience for your participants but also think doing even better is ideal, this course is for you. Designing Quality Youth Programs takes you through an...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/certificate-course/day-camp-director-certificate
Day Camp Director CertificateReady to elevate your career? Whether you're currently a Day Camp Director or aspiring to take on the role, the ACA Day Camp Director Certificate is your key to success. This certificate, built...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/certificate-course/camp-director-certificate
Camp Director CertificateThe camp director course is structured to provide the basics for directors with fewer than six years of experience or for seasoned program directors and...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/special-course-packages
Course PackagesIt’s all about you! Whether you’re looking for education on leadership training, risk management, health and safety, marketing, or more, you’ve come to the right place. ACA has it all — just...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/navigating-immigration-enforcement-operations-ice-summer
Navigating Immigration Enforcement Operations (ICE) This SummerLearn about the new United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) registration rules for Canadian visitors staying over 30 days and key I-9 compliance steps for US camp employers.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/bridgeusa-camp-elevating-cultural-exchange-through-summer-2025
BridgeUSA at Camp: Elevating Cultural Exchange Through Summer 2025Learn how to elevate the cultural exchange experience this summer as well as tips for a smooth travel experience for J-1 visa participants.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/bringing-world-camp-adding-culture-camp-life
Bringing the World to Camp: Adding Culture to Camp LifeThis blog post will discuss ideas about how to tap into the cultural well that comes with having international staff and uncover the spring of cultural wealth from which everyone can learn.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/welcoming-international-counselors-could-boost-campership-marginalized-immigrant-communities
Welcoming International Counselors Could Boost Campership in Marginalized and Immigrant CommunitiesWhen I attend ACA conferences (which I do as a US Department of State Designated J-1 Sponsor for the Summer Camp Counselor Exchange Visitor Program), I make a point to attend sessions that include...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/international-staff-best-practices-j-1-participants
International Staff - Best Practices for J-1 ParticipantsGet information about BridgeUSA J-1 Visa Camp Counselor and Summer Work Travel Programs, as well best practices and resources for international camp staff and camp cultural exchange.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/power-engaging-diversity-hiring-international-exchange-visitors
The Power of Engaging Diversity by Hiring International Exchange VisitorsThe world has 206 sovereign states — are you maximizing the opportunities for diversity at your camp?