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https://www.acacamps.org/resources/start-camp-how-aca-can-help
Start A Camp - How ACA Can HelpACA has a variety of excellent resources for information, inspiration, & encouragement.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/laws-regulations-affecting-your-camp
Laws and Regulations Affecting Your CampFederal, State, County, Municipal Regulations and Taxes There are a number of regulations and taxes that apply to the camp industry. These will vary by state or local governmental bodies. It may...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/certificate-course/camp-director-certificate
Camp Director CertificateThe camp director course is structured to provide the basics for directors with fewer than six years of experience or for seasoned program directors and site managers....
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/certificate-course/day-camp-director-certificate
Day Camp Director CertificateThe ACA Day Camp Director Certificate Course is designed for those that hold (or may hope to hold) a day camp director position in a youth program. This online course introduces and provides a...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/marketing-your-camp-%E2%80%93-finding-balance
Marketing Your Camp – Finding the BalanceIntroduction 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 campers to learn, grow,...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/understanding-seasonal-exemptions
Understanding Seasonal ExemptionsFact 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...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/running-camp-can-drive-anyone-batty-public-relations-issues-are-you-prepared
Running a Camp Can Drive Anyone Batty! Public Relations Issues . . . Are You Prepared?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 . . . ." As camp...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/releases-revisited
Releases RevisitedIntroduction 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 attention and...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/aca-standards-first-step-creating-safer-aquatic-environment
ACA Standards . . . the FIRST STEP in Creating a Safer Aquatic EnvironmentThe American Camp Association's (ACA's) National Standards Commission (NSC) is grateful to experts in related fields who provide insights and additional information to...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/personal-flotation-devices-picking-right-one
Personal Flotation Devices: Picking the Right OnePersonal 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...