https://www.acacamps.org/resources/diversity-equity-inclusion-language-guides

Words and the way we use them carry both meaning and power. 

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/magazine/2022-september-october-camping-magazine

This issue is about diversity, equity, and inclusion.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/summer-camp-therapeutic-tool-reducing-anxiety-youth

This study provides the first preliminary evidence that overnight summer camps—including those with and without specific treatments for anxiety, and youth with and without diagnosed behavioral and...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/camp-security

According to the US Department of Justice (DOJ), the incidence of violent crimes committed against and by children and youth continues to rise in America. This alarming data has youth-serving...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/native-american-night-sky-storytelling

Explore the mysteries of our Universe with Sky Tellers! Ten Native American myths and legends investigate the reason for day and Night, why we have seasons, the origin of the stars and other wondrous...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/responding-media-about-emerging-issue-public-violence

Media 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/resources-camps-about-public-violence

ACA has compiled a list of resources for camps to help deal with crisis response and dealing with public violence.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/crisis-response-tips-camps

Top 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/wildfires-smoke-impacting-camps

The American Camp Association provides resources for developing wildfire preparation, response and recovery plans.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/covid-19-resource-center-camps

The safety and health of campers and staff is always the highest priority at camp, and camps have a long history of planning for and managing communicable diseases. With the spread of the coronavirus...