https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/american-camp-association-ymca-usa-announce-groundbreaking-educational-resource-support-summer-camp
The American Camp Association and YMCA of the USA Announce Groundbreaking Educational Resource to Support Summer Camp SafetyNew Scientific Analysis Illustrates How Covid-19 Could Impact Children's Summer Camp Experiences Martinsville, IN—May 18, 2020 The ...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/parent-communications-considerations-when-camp-does-open
Parent Communications Considerations — When Camp Does OpenAs communities in a number of states begin to open up, state-by-state conversations are being held about if, how, and when camps can open. Provided your state/local public health authority makes a...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/aca-hotline-taking-stock-striking-realistic-balance
ACA Hotline: Taking Stock and Striking a Realistic BalanceThe Fall 2019 issue of CampLine included a summary of the year’s Hotline calls. The American Camp Association (ACA) categorized the year’s calls into various areas. They found a full 65...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/role-mandated-reporters-virtual-youth-programming
The Role of Mandated Reporters in Virtual Youth ProgrammingProtecting children is everyone’s responsibility. Anyone who has a reasonable cause to suspect that a child is being abused must report that suspicion. This even includes when we are interacting with...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/mourning-summer-2020-how-communicate-camp-closings-your-community
Mourning Summer 2020: How to Communicate Camp Closings to Your CommunityAt the end of last summer, most camp directors were already thinking about summer 2020. That’s because most camp directors I know are problem-solvers, and whatever might not have gone so smoothly in...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/4-h-insights-virtual-programming-kids
4-H Insights on Virtual Programming for KidsACA recently spoke with Roger Rennekamp, PhD, extension health director of Cooperative Extension/ECOP, about some of 4-H’s considerations in pivoting to online/virtual programming. 4‑H is America’...
https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation-process-workshop-2022-aca-national-conference
Accreditation Process Workshop at the 2022 ACA National ConferencePRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Note: Registration for the Accreditation Process Workshop must be completed separately from the conference. Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/camp-counselors-gain-professional-skills
Camp Counselors Gain Professional SkillsSummer camp is a beneficial experience for both the campers and the summer camp staff, who learn valuable professional skills that translate to their future careers.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/virtual-safety-privacy-resources-other-organizations
Virtual Safety and Privacy Resources from Other OrganizationsCheck out these resources for helpful safety tips and information to keep your online programming safe for campers:...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/free-membership-childrens-oncology-camping-association-members
Free Membership for Children's Oncology Camping Association MembersCurious what ACA has to offer? Interested in checking out all the member resources? Take advantage of ACA's trial one-year free membership. Regularly $200 annually. We know you'll find...