https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/when-behavior-becomes-legal-issue

Introduction Behavior issues continue to be a prominent and growing concern of camp managers. Today's campers and staff present new challenges. They come to camp accustomed to being tightly...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/medication-camp-mitigating-risks

Medication at camp is not a new topic; however, information about medication oversight in the camp setting is sparse. Most camps delegate this responsibility to their camp physician and/or nurse with...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/severe-weather-impacts-tips-response-prevention

Access all of ACA's updated severe weather resources on the ...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/risk-management-privacy-security-risks

The right to privacy is well established in the legal system of the United States. As citizens of the United States, we expect that our right to privacy will be respected. Virtually all businesses...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/supervision-camp-more-numbers

“Camper Abused at Camp”: This is the headline no camp owner/director wants to hear or read. The American Camp Association firmly believes in the value of a criminal background check (see...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/camp-staff-use-electronic-devices-social-media-some-issues-solutions

I. Introduction Recording camp memories, connecting with parents during camp, and staying connected with campers after the camp season are desirable features of the camp experience. Social media1...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/medication-management-13-common-questions-camps-their-answers

Each spring, the American Camp Association (ACA) experiences an increase in the number of questions from camps regarding the management and administration of medication at camp as they plan for their...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/federal-public-policy-updates-emerging-issues

As the 113th Congress continues to struggle to move forward on bipartisan issues, the American Camp Association (ACA) remains focused on two specific goals: (1) to protect the safety of children,...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/traditional-camp-my-epiphany-we-are-all-conservation-movement

The American Camp Association (ACA) is committed to increasing understanding of and support for the value of the camp experience — especially with governmental decision makers. ACA’s core values...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/create-business-plan

Developing a business plan will force you, as the camp owner or director, to take an objective, unemotional look at your camp in its entirety. Often new or prospective camp owners and directors...