https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/ensuring-safety-rental-programs-key-steps-effective-abuse-prevention

The fall season brings on different types of programming for camps across the country. You may begin hosting rental groups or families at your facilities.  When operating these programs, it is...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/value-discomfort-creating-learning-environment-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/april-national-child-abuse-prevention-month

Join ACA and thousands of youth-serving organizations across the country in taking a stand to prevent sexual abuse of the children we care for and serve.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/staff-camper-codes-conduct-powerful-defense-against-abuse

For too long, the topic of child sexual abuse prevention at camp — and other youth-serving organizations — was focused too narrowly on keeping abusers out. Whether it was through criminal background...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/zoom-rooms-zen-dens-redesigning-camp-space-mental-health

As we shared recently, a lot of camps are redesigning...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/does-your-camp-need-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/blog/summer-2023-trends-issues-spotlight-well-being-camp

These are the findings from the 2023 Trends and Issues Pulse Survey taken this spring.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/summer-2023-trends-issues-spotlight-anticipated-camper-staff-challenges

These are the findings from the 2023 Trends and Issues Pulse Survey taken this spring.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/rhythm-power-drum-positive-benefits-group-drumming-camps

There are 3.2 million hashtags of #drumming on Instagram alone; it's no doubt one of the most popular percussion instruments around and is said to be the world’s oldest instrument. Research...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/how-support-camper-mental-health

Here are some steps you can take to support camper mental health.