https://www.acacamps.org/blog/how-can-camps-support-transgender-youth

Inclusive summer camp experiences can make a positive impact on transgender children.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/diversity-inclusion-camp-setting

Diversity and inclusion: two words thrown around in polite, and not-so-polite, conversations in the workplace, schools, and halls of government. But what do they mean? 

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/new-camp-industry-research-series-part-1-promoting-diversity-inclusion-camp

Each year, the American Camp Association conducts rigorous industry research to help better understand the camp industry and to support camps in their work. The Site, Facilities, and Programs...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/creating-inclusive-culture-increase-staff-retention

A camp culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging can lead to better staff retention.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/black-lives-matter

A message from ACA's Board Chair and President/CEO.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/university-camps-navigating-virtual-programming-minors-lessons-learned

Let’s begin by stating the obvious: 2020 was hard! While it was not the path any of us chose, it was the path presented to us, and we had to adapt. Some programs made the difficult decision...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-37-camp-staff-recruiting-finding-diverse-organizations-campus

This podcast talks about how to find organizations for BIPOC students, why it is important to hire diverse staff members for summer camp, and how diversity can impact the culture of your camp.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/confronting-anti-asian-racism

Friends and Colleagues, We know that camp can be a vehicle to build a better world. Every summer, we work to inspire our campers and staff to discover and be the very best version of themselves....

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/dos-donts-universities-colleges-hosting-youth-summer-camps

This article discusses how to proactively prevent injuries while hosting camp programs and how to respond to injuries if someone does get hurt despite all precautions.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/assessing-electronic-health-record-readiness-your-campus

As the transformation of our world by digital technology continues, it is essential that college and university programs hosting minors on campus leverage technology to improve the flow of health...