https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/partner-online-course/summer-camps-abuse-prevention-program

ASAP's abuse-prevention program is being used to ensure healthly physical and behavorial interactions and safety.  It includes a Director's Guide, screening protocol, staff training - animated...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/partner-online-course/thriving-time-crisis-broadcast

As humans, we seek control. We try to predict when and where tragedies will happen. And often, we assume that they won't happen—especially to us. But if control is what we want, preparation is...

https://www.acacamps.org/book/designing-quality-youth-programs

Designing Quality Youth Programs is for camp directors who wanted to make their programs a better place for their young people. Built on eight steps, including asking for input from the...

https://www.acacamps.org/book/risk-crisis-management-planning

Connie Coutellier Risk and Crisis Management Planning is a tool to help administrators create a plan that will fit the circumstances of managing their organizations and their sites...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/mesh-proactive-camps-what-are-their-secrets

DESCRIPTION: Are you challenged by mental, emotional and social health (MESH) needs of campers and staff?  Would you like to add to your understanding and skills of this...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/new-study-shows-majority-day-campers-experience-significant-physical-activity

New Study Shows Majority of Day Campers Experience Significant Physical Activity Martinsville, IN: Kids at day camp are getting more than the recommended amount of physical...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/words-matter-communication-strategies

What we say, how we say it and what we look like when we say it all matter.  Communication, or lack thereof, can undermine even the best leader.  This session will look at how the brain...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/practicing-teaching-mindfulness

Mindfulness is the practice of being fully "present," right here, right now. It's the opposite of mind-FULL-ness, or feeling constantly distracted. Camp offers the perfect setting to teach and...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/news/summer-fun-youth-all-abilities

With summer approaching, parents and camps alike are making plans for terrific, fun opportunities for young campers to learn new skills and grow in their confidence and abilities. The United States...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/back-basics-creating-cohesive-staff-community

While this sounds so simple, why is it often so hard?  Community building is what camp is all about.  Yet, all of the ice-breakers and fun games in the world don’t guarantee that staff will...