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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This sheet is a quick reference guide to help
camps determine what aquatics personnel are needed.
See the individual standards for information on
the specific requirements.
+ signifies that along with the required certification,
this person must have documentation of verification
of rescue and emergency skills and training for
the location and activity.
Overall
aquatics supervisor
On
duty at each aquatics area (whether at camp, away from
camp, or at staffed public facility)
Lookouts (if used)
First
Aid/ CPR
Recreational
Swimming
Lifeguard, Swimming Instructor,
Boating Instructor OR Boating
Instructor Trainer; AND
training in aquatics management
or supervisory experience at similar
aquatic area; AND at least
21years old. (PA-1)
Lifeguard+ OR
advise user groups in writing
to provide such a person (*PA-14
and PA-15)
(*PA-16 for staff)
Trained and skills demon-
strated (PA-3)
On duty and accessible (*PA-17,
*PA-23, *PA-30, *HW-1)
Instructional
Swimming
Swim Instructor AND Lifeguard+
OR
advise user groups in writing
to provide such a person (*PA-19)
Recreational
Boating
For campers or youth groups,
provide Instructor rating+ in
appropriate craft OR Lifeguard+
OR advise group in writing
to provide such a person (*PA-20,
PA-21)
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For all-adult groups, families,
and staff, Instructor rating+
in appropriate craft OR
Lifeguard+ OR the
group must be instructed on use
of PFDs, safety regulations, and
a checkout system (*PA-22)
Instructional
Boating
Instructor rating+ in appropriate
craft OR documented craft
instructional experience AND
a Lifeguard+ OR advise
user groups in writing to provide
such a person (PA-27)
Trip
Swimming
Lifeguard+ OR Instructor
rating+ in appropriate craft
AND use of PFDs OR
other acceptable certification+
AND use of PFDs (*PT-2)
Trip
Boating
Instructor rating+ in appropriate
craft OR Lifeguard+ OR
other acceptable certification+ (*PT-2)
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.
