https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/safe-try-safe-fail-cultivating-courage-growth-camp
Safe to Try, Safe to Fail: Cultivating Courage and Growth at CampAt camp, failure isn't defeat—it’s growth. Discover how supportive staff, intentional culture, and safe spaces help kids build courage, resilience, and character.
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/make-nasa-stem-part-your-camp-summer
Make NASA & STEM Part of Your Camp This Summer!Experts from NASA will present a sample of STEM resources for formal and informal educators. They will cover a program specifically meant for camps, as well as materials on the themes of engineering...
https://www.acacamps.org/conference/program/schedule/camp-researchers-preconference-workshop
Camp Researchers' Preconference WorkshopIndividuals interested in discussing the latest camp research topics, challenges, and successes are welcome to attend this pre-conference gathering. This session is open to all camp professionals,...
https://www.acacamps.org/conference/attend/faq
Frequently Asked Questions about the ACA National ConferenceFAQ information below is subject to change. External links are provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only. ACA does not endorse or authenticate content of the external site(s) or...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-upstate-new-york-unpacking-summer-virtual-roundtable
ACA, Upstate New York - Unpacking the Summer Virtual RoundtableJoin fellow camp professionals for a collaborative discussion as we reflect on summer 2025 - its successes, challenges, and key takeaways. This virtual roundtable offers a space to share experiences...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/partner-online-course/campsafe-child-sexual-abuse-prevention-training
CampSafe® Child Sexual Abuse Prevention TrainingTraining your staff to the level of safety and professionalism that you and your camp families expect becomes a greater challenge each year. Your primary focus is safety and that includes the...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/trauma-informed-care-camp
Trauma Informed Care at CampIn ACA’s 2017 Emerging Issues Report, the top issue facing camps is campers’ Mental, Emotional, and Social Health (Browne, Bialeschki & Wilson, 2017). Considering national statistics of childhood...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/no-outbreaks-here-simple-strategies-reducing-spread-communicable-disease-camp
No Outbreaks Here! Simple Strategies for Reducing the Spread of Communicable Disease at CampThe emergence of COVID-19 highlighted the importance of preventative behaviors and practices to reduce the spread and impact of communicable diseases in camp. This short course is rooted in...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/eval-2020-tricks-trends-next-decade-camp-evaluation
Eval 2020: Tricks and Trends for the Next Decade of Camp EvaluationIn the past ten years we’ve welcomed tremendous growth in how and why camp professionals use evaluation to support program planning, staff training, marketing, and funding efforts. The year...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/partner-online-course/gifting-our-campers-ourselves-character-gan-israel
Gifting our Campers (and ourselves) with Character - Gan IsraelAre you ready to go from counselor to educator? Do you want your campers to know you "get them". Do you know that "there must be a better way"? This course gives you the skills to turn...