ACA's 2007 Annual Report 05/07/2008
The mission of the American Camp Association is enriching the lives of children, youth, and adults through the camp experience.
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Summer Learning Resources 05/05/2008
ACA is pleased to partner with the Center for Summer Learning (CSL) to share resources and information about the positive benefits of summer learning and enrichment for children and youth. Here you will find resources related to summer learning and camp, camp-school partnerships, research, and public policy information from ACA, CSL, and other organizations.
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Blog With Peg Smith 05/04/2008
What's new at ACA from the CEO's point of view? What are Peg's thoughts on the latest ACA National Board Meeting or the concepts behind ACA's 20/20 Vision? Find that and more on ACA's new blog site, www.ACAcampsblog.org. Peg updates the blog frequently, so be sure to visit often for a fresh take on important issues facing ACA, Peg's philosophies, or maybe a brief review of the latest best seller on visionary management she's been reading.
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May Inside ACA Now Available 05/01/2008
A Message from the President: Colleagues in Youth Development— This is the time when we can't wait for camp to begin (all of our great plans are just waiting for the final ingredient—campers), or we wish for one more day or week to fill in the final details (last staff person, final touches on new or renewed cabin, etc). The magic begins when the first camper meets your eager staff, and they start on the great adventure of growing into their next stage of development this summer. May all your dreams be realized!
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BPA in Water Bottles 04/30/2008
Bisphenol A also known as BPA has, once again been in the news. In a nutshell, the articles listed below share the following . . . .
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May/June Camping Magazine Available 04/28/2008
The 2008 May/June Camping Magazine is now available online.
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April Inside ACA Now Available 04/01/2008
Seeing ACA Through a 20/20 Lens: Peg Smith, CEO, American Camp Association, 2008 National Conference Keynote Address. Also, See What’s New From the ACA Bookstore.
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Child Protection Bill Introduced in U.S. House and Senate 03/17/2008
On March 13, the Child Protection Improvements Act of 2008 was introduced by Senators Joseph Biden (D-DE), Orrin Hatch (R-UT), and Arlen Specter (R-PA). The bill will make permanent a child protection pilot program that allows youth-serving organizations to run FBI background checks on prospective volunteers.
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Race Cars to Rock Stars: What will your child do this summer? 03/13/2008
Read the March issue of CAMP e-News
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March/April Camping Magazine Available 03/03/2008
The 2008 March/April Camping Magazine is now available online.
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March Inside ACA Now Available 03/03/2008
A Message from the President: This is an exciting time of year! Camps are making their lists, interviewing campers and staff, and checking details twice as preparations are made for CAMP EXPERIENCES just around the corner. Why do we engage in all this activity each year?
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February Inside ACA Now Available 02/05/2008
Still time to register for the 2008 ACA National Conference in Nashville. Intelligent Staff Recruitment—ACA's Online Employment Center
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Conference Hotel Reservation Deadline 01/08/2008
A quick reminder to make your ACA 2008 National Conference hotel reservations at the Gaylord Opryland Resort no later than January 9, 2008.
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January Inside ACA Now Available 01/03/2008
Program Highlights for the 2008 ACA National Conference in Nashville
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January/February Camping Magazine Available 01/01/2008
The 2008 January/February Camping Magazine is now available online.
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December Inside ACA Now Available 12/03/2007
Fly South for the 2008 ACA National Conference in Nashville! Register by December 10 to Access the Best Rates!
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New November issue of CAMP e-News 11/14/2007
Each holiday season, parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles are faced with the hard decision of what gifts to give children—toys, games, or the latest MP3 player? This holiday season, many of us are giving the gift of camp.
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November Inside ACA Now Available 11/01/2007
The November 2007 issue of Inside ACA is now available for viewing.
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November/December Camping Magazine Available 11/01/2007
The November/December Camping Magazine is now available online.
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October Inside ACA Now Available 10/02/2007
The October 2007 issue of Inside ACA is now available for viewing.
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New September issue of CAMP e-News 09/20/2007
Are you considering sending your child to camp? Camp is truly an experience that lasts a lifetime, and we are pleased to share the joy of the camp experience with you and your family.
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It's Time for ACA Camps to Get Healthy! 08/01/2007
The American Camp Association (ACA) has partnered with White Hat Brands. LLC to help promote Dog On It!™—a beverage that we as an industry can feel comfortable offering in our camps and selling in our camp stores/canteens.
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Social Networking Site Alert 07/25/2007
According to a recent Associated Press article, MySpace.com has found more than 29,000 registered sex offenders with profiles on the popular social networking Web site.
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ACA Discount Group Purchasing Program 06/07/2007
Does Your Camp Get the Same Pricing as a FORTUNE 500 Company?? Our program has special contracts with FEDEX, SYSCO, GORDON FOODS, OFFICE MAX, HOME DEPOT SUPPLY, ECOLAB and hundreds of other companies. Never before have camps had this buying clout.
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Green Spoken Here: Children and Nature Belong Together 05/18/2007
In support of the work of the Children & Nature Network, ACA has launched two Web resources—one for families and one for camp professionals—both sites provide activities, resources, and information to help promote the value of connecting with nature and respecting the environment.
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