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https://www.acacamps.org/about/get-involved/awards/eleanor-p-eells-award-program-excellence
Eleanor P. Eells Award for Program ExcellenceThe Eleanor P. Eells Award for Program Excellence focuses on recognizing program excellence at camps. A total of six nominees will be selected for recognition at the National Conference and...
https://www.acacamps.org/about/get-involved/awards/j-wendell-ruth-t-howe-golden-quill-lens
J. Wendell and Ruth T. Howe Golden Quill and Lens AwardsThese awards—which are funded through a memorial established in J. Wendell and Ruth T. Howe’s name—encourage excellence in writing and photography. Each year we recognize those individuals who...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/health-care-reform-impact-camps-employers
Health Care Reform - Impact on Camps as EmployersThe Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act (HCERA) were signed into law in 2009 and 2010 respectively. Included in these new “health...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/avian-influenza-h5n1-bird-flu
Avian Influenza (H5N1-Bird Flu)Avian influenza (also known as "H5N1" and "bird flu") is an infectious disease of birds caused by type A strains of the influenza virus. The infection can cause a wide spectrum of symptoms in birds,...
https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/overview/standards-glance
Standards at a GlanceThe Standards-at-a-Glance is only a basic reference and represents a general overview of the ACA standards. Not included in this...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/extreme-heat-preventing-identifying-heat-related-illness
Extreme Heat - Preventing and Identifying Heat-Related IllnessIn extreme temperatures and humidity, it is important to train staff on the dangers of heat-related illnesses, signs of heat-related illnesses, and appropriate preventative measures.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/west-nile-virus-what-every-camp-needs-know
West Nile Virus - What Every Camp Needs to KnowWest Nile virus (WNV) is a potentially serious illness. Here are some tips and resources for camps.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/waterborne-illness-primary-amebic-meningoencephalitis-naelgeria-fowleri
Waterborne Illness — Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis and Naelgeria FowleriNaegleria fowleri is a brain-eating amoeba that lives in warm freshwater (such as lakes, rivers, hot springs, and ponds).
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/20-20-toolbox-scholarship-fundraising-outreach-strategies-all-camps
20/20 Toolbox: Scholarship, Fundraising, and Outreach Strategies for All CampsAs camp operators, we are keenly aware that when kids go to camp, they make positive gains in self-reliance, independence, communication, and self-esteem. Unplugged from the constant electronic buzz...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/20-20-toolbox-american-camp-association-your-camps-nonprofit-partner
20/20 Toolbox: The American Camp Association as Your Camp’s Nonprofit PartnerFor many camps, the benefits of partnering with an existing nonprofit for the purpose of scholarship fundraising far outweigh the extensive challenges of starting their own nonprofit. If your camp is...