Mattresses for sale:

• Mostly Bourdon's
• 220 for sale, in sets of 10
• $10 each
• Assorted thickness: 3-5"
• Vinyl covers, some removable
• Age varies: 2-15 years

Contact Kim Betts, Camp Horizons, (540) 896-7600 kimbetts@horizonsva.com

ACA Virginias Section History, 1968-2009.  Click here for History pdf file.

The April, 2009, Camp Enrollment and Staff Survey is posted at the national website. 

Survey results for ACA Virginias camps are here. Thanks to all who participated.

ACA Virginias Awards
These members were recognized at the Annual Meeting on January 14, 2009:

• Meritorious Service Award - Maile Armstrong -- upon her retirement from the position of ACA Virginias Standards Chair which she has held for the past 19 years.
  • Distinguished Service Award - Marcia Meador, Hille Blackshaw, and Linda Pulliam
  • S. Cooper Dawson Award - Richard Pulliam
  • Outstanding Service Award - Diane Tyrrell and John Edwards
  Click here for a list of awards, qualifications, and history.

ACA Virginia Annual Report

The annual report of the 2008 Accomplishments and 2009 Goals may be downloaded.  The Annual Financial report is also available upon request from the Section Office, acavirginias@acacamps.org or 1-800-347-7523.  Please contact Jennifer Mahlmann, Section Executive, if you have other questions.

Virginia and West Virginia laws, regulations, and requirements for criminal back ground checks are listed here.

Funding Opportunities:  The Virginia Department of Social Services, Division of Child Care and Development, has forwarded a list of available grants and funding opportunities.  Click here for the full list or contact the section office, acavirginias@acacamps.org for a hard copy.

West Virginia Sales Tax:  The ACA Virginias Section Board has requested clarification of the Sales Tax regulations for summer camps as outlined in Publication TSD-375.  The reply from the WV Department of Revenue and applicable sections of the Consumer Sales and service Tax and Use Tax Regulations may be found through these links.  West Virginia camps may want to discuss their tax responsibilities with a tax accountant or tax attorney based on these documents.

Camp Nurses:  The website of the Association of Camp Nurses offers helpful articles for camp nurses.  Camps may advertise nurse vacancies by joining ACN and paying an advertising fee.  Website: www.campnurse.org