https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/we-want-be-green-were-mired-swamp

What's stopping your camp from improving its existing programs or introducing new ones? At the same time, what's standing between your organization and "going green?" Each to its own extent, ...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/crime-prevention-risk-management

No Superheroes Need Apply Does criminal behavior increase during difficult economic times? Some superheroes might say yes and some experts and researchers would agree. What implications does this...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/i-believe

I believe that camp has the power to change lives. I believe in camp as a place where all people are welcomed as individuals and accepted for who they are. I believe in camp as a...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/impact-counselor-training-new-returning-camp-counselors

Introduction To be successful, camps must provide counselors training designed to help them fulfill their responsibilities in a manner aligned with stated camp goals. Camp directors must ensure that...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/drug-alcohol-testing-now-mandatory-all-drivers-commercial-vehicles

As of January 1, 1996, all drivers of commercial vehicles (that is, those required to have a commercial driver’s license — CDL) must be included in a mandatory drug and alcohol testing program as...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/preventing-pre-planning-response-emergencies

Establish positive relationships with police or other law enforcement officials who provide service to the camp. Establish a system of monitoring camper behavior. Provide additional support when...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/resources-camps-preventing-violence

Web Resources American Academy of Pediatrics: www.aap.org American Psychological Association: www.apa.org National School...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/aca-standards-crisis-planning

ACA 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/staying-camp-out-courthouse

The primary purpose of a risk management plan is not the avoidance of legal liability. Its purpose is the maintenance of a quality program; that is, one which deals reasonably and fairly with its...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/airport-arrivals

Since September 11th, 2001, national security concerns have been expressed most dramatically in security changes in air travel. This has tremendous potential for impact on summer camp operations....