ACA’s governance has changed over the last several years with the creation of our National Council of Leaders and the composition of the National Board now including independent directors as well as camp professionals. ACA has created a new section on our Web site devoted to governance. Here you will easily find all of our governing documents, biographical information on association leadership, how to recommend persons for membership on the National Board, and more. Check out t

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The Spring 2012 issue features information on after-camp contacts, notes from  the 2012 insurance roundtable, the basics of online reputation management, and concussion recognition and prevention tips.

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The National Board of the American Camp Association is seeking candidates to fill open member-at-large positions beginning April 2013.

The board is responsible for setting the direction of the association. The focus of board nominations this year is primarily on members of the camp community (camp owners, directors, senior executives in agencies organizations that operate camps, and other members with ACA), but recommendations of individuals outside the camp community who have a commitment to the camp experience are welcome. 

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This special issue is jam-packed with resources for your frontline staff!

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On April 25, 2012, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC or Commission) issued its Enforcement Guidance on the Consideration of Arrest and Conviction Records in Employment Decisions Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e.

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The Department of Justice is announcing free webinars that will provide information and technical assistance addressing the accessible pool entry requirements of the revised 2010 ADA Regulations and

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