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Criminal Background Check Resources
February 1, 2011
The American Camp Association (ACA) is committed to the protection of children and youth. Because of societal events, significant news media regarding child abuse, and the expecta...
Concussions: What Camps Can Learn from the Zachery Lystedt Law
February 1, 2011
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), concussions are one of the most commonly reported injuries in children and adolescents who participate in sports...
HIPAA Privacy Rule Compliance — What Does It Mean for Camps?
Tue, 09/29/2015 - 12:18
HIPAA Privacy Rule Compliance has been required since spring 2003. Are you aware of the implications for your camp? Many camp directors seem to confuse how HIPAA impacts them and...
Are You Ready for the E-Sign Revolution?
Tue, 09/29/2015 - 12:18
Introduction In 2006, we wrote an article for CampLine entitled “ Electronic Communication — Legal and Practical Issues to Consider In the Information Age .” That article discussed...
Camps in Crisis: ACA's Annual Review of the Camp Crisis Hotline
October 1, 2010
Imagine — . . . You discover that one of your campers has been pretending to be someone else — under the direction of her parents. . . . Guests of a rental group on your property...
Severe Weather Impacts: Tips for Response and Prevention
May 3, 2010
Access all of ACA's updated severe weather resources on the Severe Weather Resources page. As we all know, the 2009/2010 winter/spring weather has been anything but normal. There...
Medication at Camp: Mitigating the Risks
May 3, 2010
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...
When Behavior Becomes a Legal Issue
May 3, 2010
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...
Criminal Background Checks for Staff and Volunteers
May 3, 2010
Information has changed since this article was published. Click here for more recent information. Performing criminal background checks on the people who will be working with the...
New OSHA Directive Makes It Easier for Employees to Comply with Hazard Communication Standard
Tue, 09/29/2015 - 12:18
Employers will find it easier to comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) hazard communication standard, thanks to a newly released OSHA directive...
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