Crisis Communications Resources

Preparing your camp for a crisis includes working on your crisis communication plans. The following resources will help you in the development of those plans.

Sample Communications

ACA's Crisis Communications Toolkit

• Crisis Communications Overview (Information on preparing for, identifying, and handling a crisis)
• Sample Crisis Press Statement
• Sample Crisis Communications Talking Points

Camp Crisis Hotline - 800-573-9019

ACA's 24 Hour Service to Camps in Crisis 

• We provide many links and sample resources for the top issues we discuss with callers to our Holtine, including educational resources about sudden death:
  • Tips to Help Children Deal with Death and Grief
  • Coping with the Death of a Camper or Staff Member

Online Course

"Communicating in a Time of Crisis: Are You Prepared?"

• In this one-hour course, learn how to prepare in advance by developing a Crisis Response Team and proper procedures for reporting and responding to crises. (1.0 CEC / 0.1 CEU)

Articles and More

ACA's Knowledge Center: Crisis Response

• Find articles, bookstore offerings, and additional resources.