https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/contracting-user-groups-rental-groups-revisited

Be 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/medical-marijuana-current-issues-camps

Introduction 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/resources/wildfire-evacuations

The safety of your campers and staff and anyone who may be on your property are your primary responsibility. Review your risk management plan for camp evacuation and coordinate with appropriate local...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/current-transportation-considerations-camp-programs

An 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/aca-standards-first-step-creating-safer-aquatic-environment

  The American Camp Association's (ACA's) National Standards Commission (NSC) is grateful to experts in related fields who provide insights and additional information to...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/general-guidelines-social-security-numbers-tax-withholding-international-employees-j-1-visas

We have received numerous questions regarding social security numbers and the need for tax withholdings on international staff. While some questions on this topic can be answered clearly, others are...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/contracts-who-needs-them-who-reads-them

Each year, the ACA Insurance Committee holds a Roundtable with many of the camp industry insurers and brokers in conjunction with the American Camp Association National Conference. The 2018...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/training-staff-child-protection-issues

Perhaps no issue receives more attention in today’s society than child protection. Since ACA began providing a crisis hotline, calls regarding sexual abuse allegations have dominated requests for...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/federal-public-policy-updates

THE AMERICAN CAMP ASSOCIATION’S PUBLIC POLICY AGENDA FOR THE 114TH CONGRESS MAKES THE HIGHEST PRIORITY OF TWO SPECIFIC GOALS: While it has been challenging to make progress in previous...

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