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https://www.acacamps.org/resources/wildfire-evacuations
Wildfire EvacuationsThe safety of your campers and staff and anyone who may be on your property are your primary responsibility. Review your risk management plan for camp evacuation and coordinate with appropriate local...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/camps-evacuation-or-temporary-housing-centers
Camps as Evacuation or Temporary Housing CentersCamps may be called upon by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) — or another government agency or community organization — to serve as evacuation centers.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/pool-spa-safety-federal-laws-applicable-camps
Pool and Spa Safety - Federal Laws Applicable to CampsVirginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act (VGB) promotes the safe use of pools, spas and hot tubs. The act imposes mandatory federal...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/crisis-communications-handbook-templates-sample-forms-letters
The Crisis Communications Handbook Templates and Sample Forms and LettersTake control of a crisis at your camp with a proven communications system. Take Control: Be prepared for nearly any camp crisis with a strong, comprehensive communications system that...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/responding-media-about-emerging-issue-public-violence
Responding to the Media about the Emerging Issue of Public ViolenceMedia 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
Resources for Camps about Public ViolenceACA 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
Crisis Response - Tips for CampsTop 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/2014-golden-quill-golden-lens-winners
2014 Golden Quill and Golden Lens Winners2014 Golden Quill Award Tried and True . . . and Hard to Do: Advancing Camp’s Original Mission Requires Better Precision, Not Better Packaging Chris...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/2013-golden-quill-golden-lens-winners
2013 Golden Quill and Golden Lens WinnersGolden Quill Award Ann Gillard, PhD Does Your Camp Reinforce, Resist, or Relieve Gender Stereotypes? (March/April 2012) ...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/2012-golden-quill-golden-lens-winners
2012 Golden Quill and Golden Lens WinnersGolden Quill Award Marcy and Bob Brower Desegregating Circle M Day Camp: A Determination to Succeed (January/February 2011)...