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

The American Camp Association (ACA) believes that the physical and emotional safety of campers and staff are of paramount importance in the delivery of any camp experience.  This curated...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/extreme-heat-preventing-identifying-heat-related-illness

In extreme temperatures and humidity, it is important to train staff on the dangers of heat-related illnesses, signs of heat-related illnesses, and appropriate preventative measures.

https://www.acacamps.org/book/aca-accreditation-process-guide

A field-friendly, binder-format guide for camps featuring ACA's 2025 camp programs and services accreditation standards and implementation guidelines. To the public, ACA accreditation means that ACA...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/camps-climate-how-maps-can-help-visualize-changing-future

New interactive climate maps help camp professionals visualize how extreme heat and rainfall will affect their region — and their programs — in the years ahead.

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/emergency-disaster-readiness-camps

Emergency and disaster preparedness is critical to the safety and success of camp programs. Preparing staff, campers, and the broader community requires proactive planning, informed decision-making,...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/immunization-recommendations-summer-2026

Immunizations have historically been an important consideration in building a healthy camp structure.  The requirements and recommendations for immunizations are currently being considered, and...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-camp-safety-summit

  ACA's Camp Safety Summit is a focused professional development dedicated to emergency preparedness, response, and recovery for camps. This Summit explores all aspects of...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/camp-camper

ACA's #1 Best Selling Course and Book! It is imperative that counselors see themselves as role models for campers and act accordingly. Parents place a great deal of trust in camps...

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/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/crisis-communications-all-accidents-traumas-challenges-summer

Join us to get up to date on triaging crisis communications, identifying your spokesperson, and determining your audiences. Come and learn more about responding to media inquiries and how to...