https://www.acacamps.org/resources/crisis-response-tips-camps
Crisis Response - Tips for CampsTop Tips for Camps Create a crisis response plan. Prior to your camp season, develop your plan. With the proper resources and planning, you can minimize many of the...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/responding-media-about-emerging-issue-public-violence
Responding to the Media about the Emerging Issue of Public ViolenceMedia Tips for Camps Support from ACA. Refer media inquiries about this very sensitive topic to the American Camp Association Administrative Office. ACA has trained...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/talking-children-about-tragedies-death-national-disasters
Talking with Children about Tragedies, Death, and National DisastersTop Tips for Camps Establish a mental health support network. Build relationships with community mental health resources prior to your camp season. Have...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/talking-parents-about-protecting-their-children-camp-summer
Talking with Parents about Protecting Their Children at Camp This SummerKey Messages for Camps Camps are communities where nurturing adults support children emotionally and are committed to their safety and well-being. As camp professionals, we are painfully aware...
https://www.acacamps.org/about/get-involved/awards/eleanor-p-eells-award-program-excellence
Eleanor P. Eells Award for Program ExcellenceThe Eleanor P. Eells Award for Program Excellence focuses on recognizing program excellence at camps. A total of six nominees will be selected for recognition at the National Conference and...
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Jack Weiner Leadership AwardA Leadership Legacy The Jack Weiner Leadership Award is designed to support a young person who is pursuing a career in the camping field. The award will ensure professional development by...
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Special Recognition AwardThe Award honors groups, organizations or individuals for their efforts to promote camping. For more information, please contact ACA at 765-342-...
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National Service AwardThe Service Award is designed to recognize continued and increasing service beyond the field/affiliate office level. To qualify for nomination, a candidate should be a current ACA member, having...
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Hedley S. Dimock AwardSubmit a Nomination Nominate online Purpose The Hedley S. Dimock Award is given to one who...
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National Honor AwardThe American Camp Association presents Honor Awards to recognize meritorious service. Candidates must be current members of the association or former members who have retired from active...