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Preparing for Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Remote Environments: Strategies for Successful Camp AED Programs
Tue, 09/29/2015 - 12:18
Last summer, two Silver Springs, Maryland, YMCA employees saved the life of a camp member who experienced sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) by quickly using an automated external...
Standards — Friend or Foe?
Tue, 09/29/2015 - 12:18
A standard, according to Merriam-Webster, is "something set up and established by authority as a rule for the measure of quantity, weight, extent, value or quality." (Merriam...
American Camp Association Immunization Recommendations for International Staff
Tue, 09/29/2015 - 12:18
While international staff members provide a valuable contribution and enhance the camp experience, they also can unwittingly introduce a foreign illness into the camp community...
Lightning Safety Outdoors
Tue, 09/29/2015 - 12:18
The capricious nature of thunderstorms makes them extremely dangerous; however, following proven lightning safety guidelines can reduce your risk of injury or death. You are...
Personal Flotation Devices: Picking the Right One
Tue, 09/29/2015 - 12:18
Personal Flotation Devices, better known as PFDs, help save lives. There is so much evidence of this that the U.S. Coast Guard; almost every state (go to
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ACA Standards . . . the FIRST STEP in Creating a Safer Aquatic Environment
April 1, 2007
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 strengthen...
Releases Revisited
Tue, 09/29/2015 - 12:18
Introduction We continue to receive more questions on the subject of releases than any other. Clearly, releases and their use and limitations are topics that deserve continuing...
Running a Camp Can Drive Anyone Batty! Public Relations Issues . . . Are You Prepared?
Tue, 09/29/2015 - 12:18
How many of us have gotten a phone call midsummer that starts like this . . . "Hi . . . I just wanted to call and let you know that my daughter had a wonderful time at camp BUT ....
Understanding Seasonal Exemptions
Tue, 09/29/2015 - 12:18
Fact Sheet #18: Section 13(a)(3) Exemption for Seasonal Amusement or Recreational Establishments Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) The FLSA requires that most employees in...
Marketing Your Camp – Finding the Balance
Tue, 09/29/2015 - 12:18
Introduction The lifeblood of your camp is your campers. Consequently, it is vital to the success of your camp that you deliver the message that yours is a special place for...
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