In addition to International staffing, ACAWE provides a full spectrum of services to the Summer Resident and Day Camping Industry, utilizing an integrated system of professionals to insure quality, efficiency and economical solutions for a comprehensive range of Camp challenges: from master planning and construction to safety and security, from permitting to accreditation, from marketing to legal, and from business management to specialty programming, as well as culinary recruitment.
VISA SERVICES
Of special note is the unique service that ACAWE offers through its legal specialists in the area of immigration. ACAWE provides legal assistance in the filing and acquisition of visas for individual employees. Our immigration specialists work full time in this area and expedite the process for various J, L, H, B and Green Card applications. In the current environment, with changing regulations, it is critical to work with an agency that is up to date with the processes and procedures necessary to secure the appropriate visas. Our staff of professional immigration attorneys will guide applicants through all phases of securing the correct visa to enable them to work at your facility.
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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
From Insurance to Accounting
Your operation should be a profit center. Whether private or not for profit, you need appropriate insurance, financial management, banking, legal and accounting services as well as permitting and accreditation assistance. ACAWE has the most experienced and professional agencies and individuals available in each area.
Banking Services:
We are partnered with a financial institution that specializes in and seeks camp and leisure industry business. ACAWE will assist you in preparing and making your presentation to our financial partner or to one of your choosing. Whether you are looking to expand your operation or seek other financial products, ACAWE is here to help.
Insurance:
ACAWE is prepared to help your camp to appropriately present itself to America’s specialists in camp insurance. We’ll make the referral for you. The right insurance products at a reasonable price are not as simple to acquire as some would represent.
Accounting and Bookkeeping:
Financial record keeping services are essential to effective business management. ACAWE has consultants in the area of accountancy and bookkeeping that can make your record keeping more effective and efficient.
Permitting and Accreditation:
Have you ever worked on preparing for ACA accreditation? If so, you know the magnitude of the task. ACAWE can help you prepare for your accreditation visit as well as with any other area of permitting.
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MASTER PLANNING
From Designing a New Camp to General Contracting
The operating partners of ACAWE have built six camps and two retreat centers and have participated in the design and construction of over $90,000,000 in leisure industry construction. We have developed the planning for accreditation by the ACA, acquisitions of conditional use permits and securing certificates of occupancy. Dining rooms and kitchens require specialists in food service and a host of other areas. Would you consider building a health center without consulting with camp doctors and nurses? ACAWE has a team of consultants including architects, engineers, land use experts, general contractors, on-site construction supervisors, environmental specialists, outdoor and indoor sports facility designers and legal consultants.
Master Planning:
Whether you are planning to build a new facility, acquire an existing facility, or rebuild structures in your current facility, a Master Plan is essential to the successful completion of the project. Layout and building design are critical to effective budgeting and appropriate functionality. ACAWE will prepare a Master Plan for your camp, which will include assessment of current facilities, analysis of appropriate land usage and camp layout and efficient staging of development.
Individual Projects:
ACAWE architects and engineers will provide full services from initial planning through building permit approvals and working drawings to occupancy. ACAWE, through its construction consultants, is prepared to bid projects, serve as general contractor, represent the camp operators during the project and oversee all code requirements.
Loss Recovery:
In case of facility loss or extensive damage, ACAWE will provide public adjustor services through its nationwide specialist network. ACAWE consultants will stand with you as you replace and rebuild, to assure minimal down time and the provide full integration of camp function during the construction process.
All professionals working with ACAWE in the Master Planning area have had extensive experience with resident and day camps, retreat and conference center sites, as well as other leisure industry facilities.
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SPECIALTY PROGRAMMING
The Travel Experience and Camp Reunions
ACAWE has developed a catalogue of U.S. and International travel programs for teens and staff as well as camp reunion programs. These are Value Added programs that will help you find an incentive for your older campers to stay engaged and for your staff to return. Before you plan a travel program for your camp, consult with ACAWE. We have specialists in domestic and International Youth Travel with itineraries and staff ready to go.
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MARKETING
From Brochure to Web Site
ACAWE works with professional consultants whose are especially experienced in the areas of brochures and print media, website design and management, camp videos and public relations. ACAWE will not provide you with the names of camp referral services. Instead ACAWE will provide you with guidance in developing the best marketing materials available at more than competitive costs. While no one chooses a camp or leisure experience solely on the basis of the materials provided, good marketing materials have been shown to be a major consideration in choosing a program. We’ll help you present yourself in an effective and attractive way without spending more than necessary.
The field of Public Relations in the Camp and Leisure industries is a relatively new concept. Because so much has happened in our society, it is essential that you have access to a professional consultant in Public Relations who understands the issues of camping and recreation. We believe that we have the best and most reasonable consultants available to you.
Is it time to take a fresh look at your materials? If so, let us help you make your marketing plan a powerful tool to increase your business!
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