https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/research-reveals-outdoor-industrys-safety-practices-concerns
Research Reveals Outdoor Industry's Safety Practices and ConcernsAccording to the results of a recent survey of outdoor adventure program directors and risk managers, more outdoor education and adventure-based recreation programs are concerned about transportation...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/aca-standards-crisis-planning
ACA Standards and Crisis PlanningACA accreditation standards have always provided guidance in identifying steps critical to crisis planning. The events of 9/11 may have generated new concerns that need to be added to camps’ plans...
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/ropes-courses-climbing-towers-construction-operation
Ropes Courses and Climbing Towers Construction and OperationWhen incorporating a ropes course or climbing wall into your program, it is important that you use the same due diligence in regards to risk management that you would for other program areas such as...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/staff-training-preparation-%E2%80%93-updated
Staff Training and Preparation – UpdatedStaff are the front line in advancing the mission of the camp, protecting the camp, and, most importantly, protecting the campers from harm.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/aca-standards-first-step-creating-safer-aquatic-environment
ACA Standards . . . the FIRST STEP in Creating a Safer Aquatic EnvironmentThe 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/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/contracting-your-camp-third-party-use-legal-practical-issues-use-agreements
Contracting Your Camp for Third Party Use: Legal and Practical Issues in Use AgreementsMany camps allow the use of their facilities by outside parties ("user group"1) — that is, groups and individuals other than customary and traditional campers. These user groups and their events vary...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/first-aid-what-training-do-camp-staff-need
First Aid: What Training Do Camp Staff Need?Camp leaders have long recognized that today's first aid training does not necessarily provide an individual with the skills needed by many camp programs. Camp administrators are expressing a growing...
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...