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/harmony-academy
Harmony AcademyThrough their partnership, ACA and Harmony Academy collaborate to deliver resources that help camps build belonging, strengthen relationships, and support youth well-being.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/eluna
ElunaThrough their partnership, ACA and Eluna collaborate to deliver resources that help camps support youth and families navigating grief, loss, and the impact of addiction.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/building-behavioral-health-team-understanding-professionals-roles-integration
Building a Behavioral Health Team: Understanding Professionals’ Roles and IntegrationIntegrating behavioral health professionals into a camp environment sets your camp up for success with your staff and volunteers, as well as your campers.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/expanding-camp-staffs-concept-well-being
Expanding Camp Staff’s Concept of Well-BeingBuilding a foundation of well-being supports camp staff members’ ability to anticipate challenges, recognize emotions, and respond appropriately.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/value-discomfort-creating-learning-environment-camp-staff
The Value of Discomfort — Creating a Learning Environment for Camp Staff“I don’t feel safe discussing this topic, and if a camper wanted to discuss it, I would just tell them that and redirect them to something else.” – Camp Staff 2023 I was leading an...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/how-support-camper-mental-health
How to Support Camper Mental HealthHere are some steps you can take to support camper mental health.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/zoom-rooms-zen-dens-redesigning-camp-space-mental-health
Zoom Rooms and Zen Dens: Redesigning Camp Space for Mental HealthAs we shared recently, a lot of camps are redesigning...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/does-your-camp-need-therapist
Does Your Camp Need a Therapist?Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee partnered with a local therapy practice to provide on-site, drop-in counseling for their staff this summer.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/staff-anxiety-new-normal
Staff Anxiety — The New Normal“Wish we could turn back time, to the good old days When the mommas sang us to sleep But now we’re stressed out . . . .” — Stressed Out, Twenty-one Pilots Mary Beth is leaving camp. After fewer...