https://www.acacamps.org/resources/character-camp/grant-program
Character at Camp Grant ProgramWelcome to the American Camp Association’s (ACA) Character at Camp Grant Program! The purpose of this program is to provide financial support, training, and technical assistance for selected day and...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/crisis-it-can-really-happen-you-2025
Crisis - It Can Really Happen to You 2025Insights From the 2025 ACA Hotline No camp is immune to crisis — the question is, are you ready when it happens? This webinar reveals key trends from the ACA Crisis Hotline and shows you how to...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/bunkmates-boundaries-understanding-dynamics-peer-peer-behaviors-camp
Bunkmates and Boundaries: Understanding the Dynamics of Peer-to-Peer Behaviors at CampDuring an overnight campout, staff interrupt a group of 11-year-olds engaged in a “kissing game.” A mom calls and shares that her son did not care for his shower buddy while at camp. A camper...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/compensating-camp-staff-2024-key-wage-issues-consider-setting-your-pay-policies
Compensating Camp Staff in 2024: Key Wage Issues to Consider in Setting Your Pay PoliciesThis article provides an update on the new "white collar" rule and discusses key issues regarding the compensation of camp staff, with a particular focus on the nuances of the 13(a)(3) "seasonal"...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/crisis-it-can-really-happen-you-2024
Crisis — It Can Really Happen to You 2024Get ready for an on-demand, interactive learning experience that dives into real-life lessons from the 2024 ACA Camp Crisis Hotline calls. With firsthand insights from ACA’s 2024 data, this recorded...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/enhancing-camp-safety-security-federal-resources-best-practices-safe
Enhancing Camp Safety & Security: Federal Resources & Best Practices for a Safe Learning EnvironmentOverview: Navigate the ever-evolving landscape of security risk in this on-demand recorded webinar, crafted for camp leaders and staff. This informative session dives into...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/severe-weather-season-year-round-preparing-your-camp
Severe Weather Season Is Year-Round - Preparing Your CampSevere weather can occur during any time of the year. Hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, wild fires, floods, etc. are in the news throughout the year. In preparation, the American Camp...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/it-can-happen-you-10-things-you-can-do-tighten-security-your-camp
It Can Happen to You: 10 Things You Can Do to Tighten Security at Your CampWith 3 sites, 14 individual day camps, 500+ acres and more than 5000 campers and staff on our grounds each day, the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds has spent the last 5 years focusing on its unique...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/child-protection-101-responding-camp-professional
Child Protection 101: Responding as a Camp ProfessionalBeing prepared for risks a camp may face during the summer is an important component of a good risk management strategy. Understanding historical trends and emerging issues can help with the...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/preparing-risks-summer
Preparing for Risks for SummerBeing prepared for risks a camp may face during the summer is an important component of a good risk management strategy. Understanding historical trends and emerging issues can help with the...