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https://www.acacamps.org/resources/template-resource-documents-camp-operations

Template Resource Documents for Camp Operations

ACA is committed to providing resources to assist in your camp's operation. These resources include sample schedules, planning forms, charts of accounts, supply lists, and more. These samples...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-64-2023-staffing-summit-preview

CampWire Episode 64: 2023 Staffing Summit Preview

Get ready for the third annual Staffing Summit! Tune in to learn about this year's event, including major themes, keynote speakers, and session topics. Thanks to Staffing Summit Co-Chairs Kim...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/gluten-related-disorders-complex-spectrum

Gluten-Related Disorders: A Complex Spectrum

An exponential boom in gluten-based illnesses has generated health crises for individuals and created challenges for camp food service grasping at how to serve these individuals. Wheat, the most...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/crucial-role-infectious-disease-testing-protecting-immunocompromised

The Crucial Role of Infectious Disease Testing in Protecting the Immunocompromised

Infectious diseases pose a significant threat to individuals with weakened immune systems, known as the immunocompromised. Whether they are undergoing chemotherapy, organ transplantation, or living...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-49-abuse-prevention-youth-programs

CampWire Episode 49: Abuse Prevention in Youth Programs

Ju'Riese Colón, CEO of the U.S. Center for SafeSport and a member of the ACA Board of Directors, joins us for a conversation on abuse prevention, education, and accountability within youth programs...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/assessing-electronic-health-record-readiness-your-campus

Assessing Electronic Health Record Readiness at Your Campus

As the transformation of our world by digital technology continues, it is essential that college and university programs hosting minors on campus leverage technology to improve the flow of health...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-39-mindfulness-practices-camp

CampWire Episode 39: Mindfulness Practices at Camp

ACA's Professional Development Manager of the Western Region, John Beitner, sits down with Susan Fee and Tanea Mills to discuss how mindfulness practices can enhance the camp experience. 

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-37-camp-staff-recruiting-finding-diverse-organizations-campus

CampWire Episode 37: Camp Staff Recruiting - Finding Diverse Organizations on Campus

This podcast talks about how to find organizations for BIPOC students, why it is important to hire diverse staff members for summer camp, and how diversity can impact the culture of your camp.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/program-outcomes-resident-camp-youth-serious-illnesses-disabilities-life-challenges

Program Outcomes at a Resident Camp for Youth with Serious Illnesses, Disabilities, and Life Challenges

In 2005, the American Camp Association (ACA) published the first large-scale national research project assessing the youth development outcomes of children who attend day and resident camps in the...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-10-staff-training-michael-brandwein

CampWire Episode #10 - Staff Training with Michael Brandwein

The ACA professional development team interviews Michael Brandwein for the 10th episode of CampWire. Get some great staff training tips as the summer season begins.