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Featured Articles

Parents Get "Kid-Sick" With Children at Camp
New Technologies to Improve Camp Marketing
Putting California's Outdoor Bill of Rights into Action
Computer-Based Learning Could Transform Public Education within a Decade through “Disruptive Innovation,” Experts Say
Lighting the Way to Cleaner Facilities Using UV Lotion
Multinational Initiative Announced by Autism Speaks to Raise Awareness for Research, Diagnosis and Treatement of Autism
ASK ROSALIND WISEMAN
Helping Teens Say No
Generation Me! News
 
Preparing for Summer
Online Social Networking - Guidelines for Camps (PDF)
Measuring Camp Outcomes
Green and Sustainable Design for Camp Facilities
Drinking Water and Health: What You Need to Know
H1N1: ACA Resrouces
H1N1: CDC Recommendations
H1N1: LA County Reporting Guidelines
 
New Regulations
Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act
Health Supervisor Requirement
 
Attention Camp Nurses

Educators' Checklist for Recognizing Possible Child Maltreatment (PDF)

Association of Camp Nurses
Attention Nurses!
MRSA: Center for Disease Control
MRSA: Information for Schools
MRSA: A Parent's Guide
 

Training Resources

Demographic Changes and Camping (From Fall Meeting 2008) - PDF
CPRS Information & Referral
Getting a Pulse on Employee Satisfaction
Assessing Workplace Culture & Creating Positive Change
California Park & Recreation Society
Continuous Learning for Youth Development Professionals
Diversity in Outdoor / Environmental Education
Technology Etiquette - Netiquette
What It Takes for Managers to Partner
You and Your Brain: New Ways to Unleash Creativity
Youth Report to America (PDF)
Coaching: Giving Feedback
Working with Volunteers
Attention Camp Parents!
 
Young Professionals
Career Guide for Camping (PDF)
The Student Camp Leadership Academy: Developing the Next Generation of Camp Professionals
What Counts the Most
ACA YPs Mentor Program & Blog
Etiquette Advantage in Business: Personal Skills for Professional Success
10 Tips for Successful Public Speaking (PDF)

 

ACA Conferences
Southern States - September 22-24, 2008 Charlotte, NC
Keystone Regional Conference - TBD, 2008 Harrisburg, PA
ACA National Conference - February 17-20, 2009 Orlando, FL
Tri-State Camp Conference - March 18-21, 2009 Atlantic City, NJ
New England Conference - March 27-29, 2009 Manchester, NH
CampWest Conference - April 1-4, 2009 Las Vegas, NV
Mid States - March 26-28, 2009 St. Charles, IL
Heart of the South Conference - November 10-12, 2008
Southwest Camping Conference - TBD
Upstate New York Conference - TBD

 

ACA Professional Development
Camp Is for the Camper - Online Training
Camp Knowledge Center
CampLine
More Camp Training Programs!

 


Marketing Resources
New Technologies to Improve Camp Marketing
"How to Win the Hispanic Gold Rush" book by Valle & Mandell
Advertising Media Kit

Sample Press Release

Key Messages about ACA Accreditation

Key Messages for Parents

ACA Logo Usage

ACA Accreditation Signage

 

Legislation / Public Policy

Coalition of Community Foundations for Youth (CCFY)

The PROTECT Act Pilot

Health and Safety Code section 1596.866 - Health Supervisor

Certification Programs

Archery
National Archery Association
National Alliance for the Development of Archery

 

Challenge/Adventure
Challenge Works, Inc.
Outward Bound
Project Adventure
Signature Research, Inc.

 

Boating
United States Canoe Association
 
Horsemanship
American Association for Horsemanship Safety
Certified Horsemanship Association
Horsemanship Safety Association
 
Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid
American Red Cross
 
Wilderness
Backcountry Institute
Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics
Wilderness Medicine Institute
Wilderness Safety Council
 

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