ACA Section Manual - American Camp Association

American Camp Association | Summer camps enrich children's lives!

Make sure you are a part of ACA's new and improved Find a Camp database launching in February! The database has been updated to include more detailed program and session information, so it's easier than ever for you to showcase all aspects of your camp. ACA-accredited camp listings from the previous version will not transfer, so help parents find YOU by signing up today!

Early Career Development: 3 Free Webinars

In partnership with Teach for America, ACA is proud to offer a series of career development webinars designed for young professionals!

2012 Kindred Events at Conference

Many groups and organizations host events that take place before and throughout the ACA National Conference and provide excellent, targeted education and networking opportunities. Learn more about these events!

2012 ACA National Conference

Register today for the 2012 ACA National Conference in Atlanta and save! Register four or more from your camp and earn discounts on lodging at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta.

Explore 30 Camp Reading Program

ACA's Explore 30 Camp Reading Program addresses summer learning loss by providing youth with at least 30 minutes of reading time per day.

Find a Camp

Looking for a summer camp? Search over 2,400 ACA-Accredited camps.

Find a Job

Find the perfect summer or year-round camp job. Need Staff? Check Out ACA’s Staff Recruitment Solutions!

Join ACA

Join today and be an integral part of an evolving, versatile, and vibrant organization of people with knowledge to share.

Public Policy

Criminal Background Check Thresholds - Guidance from ACA

Latest News

Upcoming Events

2012 ACA Upstate New York Winter Camp Conference
2012-2-3 | New York
ACA, Upstate New York Standards Training
2012-2-3 | New York
ACA, Upstate New York Standards Update Course
2012-2-3 | New York
ACA, Upstate New York Visitor Update Course
2012-2-3 | New York
ACA, Upstate New York Standards Update Course
2012-2-4 | New York

Latest Blog Posts

Top 5 Reasons to Attend Wednesday's FREE “Developing Your Personal Brand” Webinar
2012-2-3 | Counselors
Scary but True!
2012-1-31 | Word from Peg
Welcome to the Parents Place Blog!
2012-1-26 | Parents Place
Your Personal Brand
2012-1-23 | Word from Peg
The Wizard of Jobs
2012-1-23 | Counselors

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American Camp Association | Summer camps enrich children's lives!

ACA's NEW Find a Camp!

Early Career Development: 3 Free Webinars

In partnership with Teach for America, ACA is proud to offer a series of career development webinars designed for young professionals!

2012 Kindred Events at Conference

2012 ACA National Conference

Register today for the 2012 ACA National Conference in Atlanta and save! Register four or more from your camp and earn discounts on lodging at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta.

Explore 30 Camp Reading Program

ACA's Explore 30 Camp Reading Program addresses summer learning loss by providing youth with at least 30 minutes of reading time per day.

Find a Camp

Looking for a summer camp? Search over 2,400 ACA-Accredited camps.

Find a Job

Find the perfect summer or year-round camp job. Need Staff? Check Out ACA’s Staff Recruitment Solutions!

Join ACA

Join today and be an integral part of an evolving, versatile, and vibrant organization of people with knowledge to share.

Public Policy

Criminal Background Check Thresholds - Guidance from ACA

Latest News

Upcoming Events

2012 ACA Upstate New York Winter Camp Conference
2012-2-3 | New York
ACA, Upstate New York Standards Training
2012-2-3 | New York
ACA, Upstate New York Standards Update Course
2012-2-3 | New York
ACA, Upstate New York Visitor Update Course
2012-2-3 | New York
ACA, Upstate New York Standards Update Course
2012-2-4 | New York

Latest Blog Posts

Top 5 Reasons to Attend Wednesday's FREE “Developing Your Personal Brand” Webinar
2012-2-3 | Counselors
Scary but True!
2012-1-31 | Word from Peg
Welcome to the Parents Place Blog!
2012-1-26 | Parents Place
Your Personal Brand
2012-1-23 | Word from Peg
The Wizard of Jobs
2012-1-23 | Counselors

Updated Fall 2008

(Handouts from all the sessions at the 2007 President-elect Training)

Table of Contents

2007 Fall Leadership Training Information

2007 ACA Section Manual Purpose (pdf - 79k)

Fall Leadership Training Overview (pdf - 88k)

Pooled Travel Reporting Form (doc)

Who's Who

Leadership Training Participant List (doc)

ACA Section Presidents-Elect Roster (doc)

ACA Section Directory (doc)

ACA Section "Whom To Contact" (doc)

ACA Field Service Committee Roster (doc)

ACA National Board of Directors (pdf - 79k)

ACA National Staff (link)

ACA Governance

Governance Overview (pdf - 80k)

ACA Articles of Incorporation (pdf - 91k)

ACA By-Laws (pdf - 90k)

ACA Council of Delegates (pdf - 105k)

Section Delegates for 2008 (doc)

Governance Visual (xls)

Sample By-Laws for ACA Sections (pdf - 89k)

ACA Sections and Membership

ACA Section Jurisdiction (doc)

Comparative Data of all Sections (xls)

ACA Membership Classifications (doc)

Current Membership Statistics (link to updated data every month)

Maps of ACA Camps and Members (pdf- 105k)

Charter

ACA Charter Agreement (doc)

Attachments to the Charter (doc)

Legal Issues

Legal Obligations of ACA Sections (doc)

Guidelines for Records Retention (doc)

IRS 990 Changes (pdf - 35 k)

Robert's Rules of Order Overview Chart (doc)

Liability Releases (doc)

Sample Liability Release Template Form (doc)

Finance and Insurance Issues

Glossary of Financial Terms (doc)

ACA Property and Liability Insurance Coverage (doc)

Sample Request for Certificate of Insurance Form (doc)

Sample Internal Controls (doc)

Employment Issues

Employee vs Independent Contractor Information (pdf - 93 k)

Sample Section Executive Job Description (doc)

Section Payroll Agreement (doc)

Setting up a Section Office (doc)

ACA Personnel Policies (doc)

National Services

Overview of National Services to Sections (doc)

ACA Awards (doc)

Complaint Resolution and Ethics Glossary of Terms (doc)

Legislative Function (doc)

Professional Development/Learning Resources (doc)

Standards (doc)

Other Materials

Board Meeting Resources (pdf - 114 k)

ACA National Board Policies (doc)

All other handouts (link)

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American Camp Association | Summer camps enrich children's lives!

ACA's NEW Find a Camp!

Early Career Development: 3 Free Webinars

In partnership with Teach for America, ACA is proud to offer a series of career development webinars designed for young professionals!

2012 Kindred Events at Conference

2012 ACA National Conference

Register today for the 2012 ACA National Conference in Atlanta and save! Register four or more from your camp and earn discounts on lodging at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta.

Explore 30 Camp Reading Program

ACA's Explore 30 Camp Reading Program addresses summer learning loss by providing youth with at least 30 minutes of reading time per day.