Camp Membership

All AIC Camp Members must be an ACA Accredited Camp. 

WHO WE ARE
The Association of Independent Camps serves success oriented camp professionals who together identify emergent issues and develop programs, services, and products to enhance camp business operations. More specifically we are a member-driven kindred group of the ACA that is dedicated to people who own, direct, or work at independent camps, either for-profit or not-for-profit. Because of our similarity, we are able to assist each other and facilitate dialogue pertaining to the opportunities and challenges of operating an independent camp.

 

WHEN WE GATHER

  • THE ANNUAL AIC NATIONAL KINDRED EVENT takes place in conjunction with the ACA National Conference. Continuing education and networking social events focus on areas of special interest to the independent camp industry.
  • THE ANNUAL FALL TOUR allows members to visit camps in different sections of the country each year. The 2006 Fall Tour visited the Northwoods of Minnesota. In addition to our hosts providing guided tours of their camps highlighting facilities, programming, etc., participants took part in a colloquium facilitated by Bob Ditter concentrating on current issues facing independent camps and our industry.
  • WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS This past fall AIC conducted a Bully-Prevention Workshop with Joel Haber and a MySpace/Facebook Seminar with Bob Ditter.

 

MEMBER BENEFITS

  • AIC is the national association linking all independent camps and independent camp associations.
  • Member rates on the ANNUAL AIC NATIONAL KINDRED EVENT
  • Member rates on the ANNUAL FALL TOUR providing networking, diverse program, facility ideas, and more.
  • AIC Membership Directory of all Camps and Business Affiliates.
  • Annual Surveys through ACA that delineate independent camps’ data on salaries, enrollment, and more.
  • Support materials on the AIC Website for staff and camper policy statements, internships, and more.
  • www.aiccamps.org will be up and running very soon. Current information can be found at www.acacamps.org/aic
  • AIC Inc Link Newsletter sent by PDF via e-mail.
  • E-mail blasts on emergent issues, trends, and news.
  • Listing on the AIC Web site with a link to your own camp website.
  • Camaraderie and support of other independent camp professionals.

 

CURRENT AIC PROJECTS

  • LOBBYING FOR INDEPENDENT CAMP ISSUES
  • HEALTH INSURANCE: AIC is in the process of developing a National AIC health insurance policy for Directors and Camp Staff. Imagine not having to have your own camp health insurance policy to worry about! Reduce cost and enjoy less headaches with an AIC Member National Health Plan!
  • CAMPER/STAFF INTERNET POLICIES: AIC is developing a set of policies in conjunction with Bob Ditter that will cover all things Internet (Myspace, Facebook, online photos, etc.) Included are sections that member camps may integrate into their staff contract, camper/parent codes of conduct, etc.
  • IWAM- THE INVENTORY FOR WORK ATTITUDE AND MOTIVATION: We are working with the developers to make this tool available to members of the AIC. It is a 40-question, self-administered (online or paper/pencil) assessment tool that uses 48 distinct filters to measure an applicant’s attitude and motivation patterns. The iWAM creates an overall profile of the individual by comparing the applicant’s responses to national and organizational normative data. Your organization can then use this profile information to screen, select, place, develop and coach the individual to ensure that he or she is contributing at Peak Performance level.
  • PDI- STAFF COMPETENCY BASED INTERVIEW KIT: A number of years ago a group of AIC camps worked with a company to come up with a competency based interview process to help camps identify applicants with traits found in great staff members. We are in the process of updating this interview kit. It’s a wonderful tool for your staff hiring process and all AIC member camps have the option to participate in the program and get their own interview kit and training for their staff.
  • 2007 FALL TOUR OF CAMPS
  • BUYING GROUPS: AIC is currently establishing partnerships/pro-deals with outdoor manufacturers such as Mountain Hardwear, the North face and Lowe Alpine.

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Click here for a printable PDF version of the AIC Camp Membership Application.