Camp is just around the corner, and you’ve still got to pack! You might be a pro at packing for camp, but there are always a few things you might forget. That's why The Clorox Company is partnering with the ACA to bring you a simple list of great suggestions for what counselors and staff should make sure is on their packing list this summer. Take a look – it just might save you from leaving something really important off your list!
Learn the skills you need to succeed. Camping Magazine is your primary source for the most recent trends in the camp industry, the latest research in the field of youth development, critical management tools, and innovative programming ideas. The July/August 2010 issue features articles that address programming, history, 20/20 Toolbox, and more.
Children and youth need a community that: encourages achievement and builds self-esteem; promotes healthy lifestyles, fitness, and activity; teaches in a classroom without walls; instills appreciation, respect, and responsibility for the natural world around them; and inspires the confidence and courage to become the leaders of tomorrow.
ACA's Because of Camp…™ outdoor advertising campaign officially launched in early January. Since that time, orders have been arriving daily for billboards, posters, and transit shelters. Several orders have been placed already, and are being shipped to vendors nationwide. Visit ACA's Say It Big Web page to view a map of advertising placements as they are confirmed.
Preserving the rich history of the camp experience is essential for the future. The American Camp Association (ACA) is proud to celebrate our 100th Anniversary in 2010 and the 150th Anniversary of Organized Camping in 2011, and to honor our past with this Web-based tribute.
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Script Parts of Your Tour
to Better Connect
At your challenge/adventure
activity area
Many of our accreditation standards relate
to this program area. Through the accreditation
process we have addressed such issues as
qualifications of the area supervisor, verification
of the instructor skills, choice of equipment
and equipment maintenance, operational procedures,
safety orientation, and protective headgear.
Accreditation is extremely valuable as a
means of keeping our staff grounded in solid
health and safety practices. The accreditation
process requires us to evaluate our practices
on a regular basis; to develop risk-management
plans when appropriate; and to use critical
thinking.
At your waterfront
area
Many of our accreditation standards relate
to the water front. Through the accreditation
process we have addressed such issues as
qualifications of the area supervisor and
lifeguards, lookouts, a buddy system, supervision
ratios, safety regulations, and emergency
procedures. Accreditation is extremely valuable
as a means of keeping our staff grounded
in solid health and safety practices. The
accreditation process requires us to evaluate
our practices on a regular basis; to develop
risk-management plans when appropriate;
and to use critical thinking.
At your horseback
riding area
Many of our accreditation standards relate
to this program area. Through the accreditation
process we have addressed such issues as
qualifications of the area supervisor and
riding staff, supervision ratios, riding
equipment, classification of horses and
riders, riding apparel, and safety orientation.
Accreditation is extremely valuable as a
means of keeping our staff grounded in solid
health and safety practices. The accreditation
process requires us to evaluate our practices
on a regular basis; to develop risk-management
plans when appropriate; and to use critical
thinking.
At your health
center
Many of our accreditation standards relate
to this area. Through the accreditation
process we have addressed such issues as
qualifications of health center staff including
first aid and emergency care personnel,
medical emergencies including specific routes
to treatment facilities, treatment procedures,
collecting health histories from campers
and staff, dealing with special medical
needs, medication management, and dealing
with health care away from camp. Accreditation
is extremely valuable as a means of keeping
our staff grounded in solid health and safety
practices. The accreditation process requires
us to evaluate our practices on a regular
basis; to develop risk-management plans
when appropriate; and to use critical thinking.
American Camp Association | Summer camps enrich children's lives!
Camp is just around the corner, and you’ve still got to pack! You might be a pro at packing for camp, but there are always a few things you might forget. That's why The Clorox Company is partnering with the ACA to bring you a simple list of great suggestions for what counselors and staff should make sure is on their packing list this summer. Take a look – it just might save you from leaving something really important off your list!
Learn the skills you need to succeed. Camping Magazine is your primary source for the most recent trends in the camp industry, the latest research in the field of youth development, critical management tools, and innovative programming ideas. The July/August 2010 issue features articles that address programming, history, 20/20 Toolbox, and more.
Children and youth need a community that: encourages achievement and builds self-esteem; promotes healthy lifestyles, fitness, and activity; teaches in a classroom without walls; instills appreciation, respect, and responsibility for the natural world around them; and inspires the confidence and courage to become the leaders of tomorrow.
ACA's Because of Camp…™ outdoor advertising campaign officially launched in early January. Since that time, orders have been arriving daily for billboards, posters, and transit shelters. Several orders have been placed already, and are being shipped to vendors nationwide. Visit ACA's Say It Big Web page to view a map of advertising placements as they are confirmed.
Preserving the rich history of the camp experience is essential for the future. The American Camp Association (ACA) is proud to celebrate our 100th Anniversary in 2010 and the 150th Anniversary of Organized Camping in 2011, and to honor our past with this Web-based tribute.
