A few months ago, I informed you that ACA’s leadership groups have created an action plan to address the issue of camp security. The initial stages of this plan included thoughtful, cross-association deliberation and team reviews, as well as immediate resource development and provision. These initial stages are now complete, and I encourage you to use the resources below as you prepare your organizations and programs for a healthy and productive camp experience. These pages are living documents — ACA will continue to update them as informed by emerging best practices. As a nation and as a community, we still have a long journey toward solving this issue. The problem is too complex to result in one solution; instead, the solution may be a series of powerful, impactful changes in regulation, access, procedures, behavior, and culture. I hope you will continue to engage with ACA leadership as we proceed with ongoing leadership deliberations and resource updates.. — Peg Smith, CEO, American Camp Association
Resources
- Crisis Response Resources [1]
- Decreasing the Risk of Violence at Your Camp [2]
- Designing Your Programs to Best Enhance the Camp Experience [3]
- Mental Health Resources [4]
- Responding to the Media [5]
- Security at Your Camp [6]
- Talking with Children about Tragedies, Death, and National Disasters [7]
- Talking with Parents about Protecting Children at Camp This Summer [8]
And, you might also find these related resources helpful:
- Bullying Prevention [9]
- Child Abuse Prevention Resources [10]
- Dangerous Games that Can Lead to Violence [11]
Resources in Development
- Additional education and training
- New relevant partnerships
- Public policy positions and advocacy
Be a Part of the Solution
- Have resources to share or other items to suggest? Share them with ACA [12].