American Camp Association’s Post

Save the date for the Heart of the South Fall Gathering at Alabama 4-H Center. Don't miss out on this two-day event of top-notch professional development and networking. A variety of educational opportunities will be offered. The Heart of the South Committee is now accepting session proposals for the 2024 Fall Gathering. Sessions are 60-minutes in length and the committee is seeking sessions on a variety of camp and youth development topics. https://bit.ly/3sLjkrT

The ACA, Southeastern Fall Conference is looking for session proposals! The conference takes place in Greenville, SC on November 12-14, 2024. We are looking for a variety of session topics, check out our website to submit and learn more! https://bit.ly/3WefLXn

Join ACA and the Sunrise Association in celebrating Camp Counselor Appreciation Day on July 12. https://bit.ly/3VPsgXW

Severe weather can occur during any time of the year. In preparation, review these resources and develop a severe weather response plan for your camp. ACA would like to remind camps that the 24-hour-a-day Crisis Hotline is available to help talk through any crisis situation. https://bit.ly/3zKx8Gr

With the excitement of camp underway across the country, now is the time to start capturing those amazing moments in photos and enter your most eye-catching images into the 2025 Golden Lens Contest. You could win a $200 cash prize and a $500 ACA professional development gift card! https://bit.ly/3xSpWHJ

Camps are mandated reporters of child abuse. These resources offer tips to camps for identifying child abuse and what to do if you suspect a child is being abused. https://bit.ly/3XMZPwr

A public performance license is required to show movies and TV programs at camp. The Motion Picture Licensing Corporation offers the Umbrella License®, a simple and affordable way to show movies at your camp with the assurance of comprehensive copyright compliance — and ACA members receive a discount on it. https://bit.ly/3W8lX37

This article provides an update on the new "white collar" rule and discusses key issues regarding the compensation of camp staff, with a particular focus on the nuances of the 13(a)(3) "seasonal" exemption to the Fair Labor Standards Act's (FLSA) minimum wage and overtime requirements. https://bit.ly/45W8S07

We invite you to submit a proposal for the ACA, Indiana Camp Summit. The summit will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana at Jameson Camp on November 21, 2024. Lectures, hands on presentations, and panel discussions are welcome for this in-person event. Submit a session proposal today that will educate and inspire! To learn more and to submit a proposal visit: https://bit.ly/45MEju1