https://www.acacamps.org/resources/indigenous-appropriation-assessment-tool
Indigenous Appropriation Assessment ToolThis assessment tool — developed by Maine Summer Camps (MSC) — is intended to help camps examine their ethos with an openness to experiencing the camp’s symbols and practices from other perspectives...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/taking-steps-away-native-cultural-appropriation-interview-andrew-corley
Taking Steps Away from Native Cultural Appropriation: An Interview with Andrew CorleyIn this interview, ACA speaks with Andrew Corley, CEO of the YMCA of the Seven Council Fires. In May 2022, YMCA of the Seven Council Fires adopted its new name (formerly Sioux YMCA) as part of their...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/we-are-learning-together-taking-steps-away-native-cultural-appropriation
We Are Learning Together: Taking Steps Away from Native Cultural Appropriation"You can't talk about us, without us!" a good friend of mine has told me time and again. I can’t agree more. I write to you from and honor the land of the Lakota people on the Cheyenne River Sioux...
https://www.acacamps.org/about/safety
Safety at CampThe American Camp Association (ACA) believes that the physical and emotional safety of campers and staff are of paramount importance in the delivery of any camp experience.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/empowering-camps-building-belonging-stronger-brighter-future-all
Empowering Camps, Building Belonging: A Stronger and Brighter Future for AllLearn more about the process behind how ACA came to adopt new mission and vision statements.
https://www.acacamps.org/evergreen
ACA, EvergreenWelcome to the local field office of the American Camp Association in the Northwest. We have 80 camps in Washington, North Idaho, Montana and Alaska.
https://www.acacamps.org/oregontrail
ACA, Oregon TrailThe American Camp Association, Oregon Trail includes camps and camp professionals from Oregon and parts of Idaho.
https://www.acacamps.org/upstatenewyork
ACA, Upstate New YorkACA, Upstate New York is one of the ACA's 20 field offices located across the U.S. that provide local services.
https://www.acacamps.org/virginias
ACA, VirginiasACA, Virginias Field Office serves camps in the geographic region of Virginia and West Virginia. ACA, Virginias Field Office is one of ACA's local offices located across the U.S. that provide local...
https://www.acacamps.org/southeastern
ACA, SoutheasternWelcome to the Southeastern Field Office, providing services in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Puerto Rico. We are excited that you have found us! There is...