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https://www.acacamps.org/conference
2025 ACA National ConferenceThe 2025 National Conference will be held February 18-21, 2025, in Dallas, TX.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/aca-national-mentorship-program
ACA National Mentorship ProgramNow in its second year, the ACA National Mentorship Program pairs a small group of mentees with a seasoned camp professional mentor for monthly virtual group discussions and professional support....
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/inclusion-belonging/gender-specific-needs
Gender Specific NeedsRespecting gender at camp means acknowledging and supporting the varied ways in which individuals experience and express their gender.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/inclusion-belonging/common-good
Common GoodEmphasizing the common good in a camp setting involves fostering an environment where the well-being of the entire community is prioritized, and every individual contributes positively to the...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/diversity-equity-inclusion/mental-emotional-social-health
Mental, Emotional, and Social HealthFocusing on the mental, emotional, and social health (MESH) of campers and staff reflects a holistic understanding of well-being.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/diversity-equity-inclusion/race-ethnicity
Race and EthnicityAcknowledging and affirming racial and ethnic diversity enriches the camp experience for everyone.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/diversity-equity-inclusion/lgbtqia
LGBTQIABeing inclusive of LGBTQIA individuals at camp means creating a safe, welcoming, and affirming space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, and asexual/aromantic...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/inclusion-belonging/inclusion-belonging-strategies
Inclusion and Belonging StrategiesInclusion and belonging strategies serve as a compass for camps, guiding actions and policies toward creating an environment where diversity is celebrated, equity is pursued, and inclusion is the...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/diversity-equity-inclusion/accessibility
AccessibilityThe work to make camps accessible includes recognizing and valuing every individual’s ability to participate fully in camp life.
https://www.acacamps.org/about/volunteers
ACA VolunteersThank you to the thousands of volunteers who make the American Camp Association possible! Without the generosity of spirit, time, and resources of these people, we could not achieve our goals to...