https://www.acacamps.org/resources/inclusion-belonging/juneteenth

At camp, we create spaces where young people grow, learn, and build community. Including Juneteenth in your celebrations is a meaningful way to honor freedom, resilience, and joy. 

https://www.acacamps.org/research/special-projects/leadership-pathways-project

This three-year grant program is designed to foster evidence-informed planning, testing, and improving initiatives to increase access to and engagement in counselor-in-training (CIT) programs and...

https://www.acacamps.org/about/partnerships/kindred-groups/bipoc-affinity-group

The BIPOC Affinity Group is a safe and inclusive space dedicated to fostering community and centering BIPOC camp professionals. This virtual space is designed for those who identify as Black,...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/camp-counselor-lifesaver-stem-cell-donors-journey

A camp counselor registered as a stem cell donor and later gave a stranger a second chance at life. Learn how easy it is to register, save lives, and inspire others to do the same.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/20-20-toolbox-how-can-counselors-be-inclusive

Ultimately, it doesn’t matter how great camp activities are, which special events seem fun, or even what new facilities have been added if each camper does not feel understood and appreciated. Given...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/20-20-toolbox-how-we-serve-more-kids-camp-each-year-our-community-partnership-program

As a camp owner, camp director, camp administrator, or facilitator, have you ever asked yourself? How can I give back to the local community where my camp is located? How can I reach out to...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/inclusion-belonging/cultural-responsiveness

Cultural responsiveness values and celebrates individual cultures and identities, treating them as essential assets within the camp community.

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/master-planning-inside-out

A discussion on master planning and implementation in a camping environment.  Lessons learned from implementation at a property with a design capacity of 800 campers plus staff in Upstate NY...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/ada-title-iii-what-does-it-mean-camp-programs

A teen who is hearing impaired and her parents e-mail an application, seeking admission into a summer adventure camp. There are only a few weeks before the application deadline. The camp director has...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/abuse-prevention-series-part-2

Are You Prepared to Respond to a Camper’s Disclosure of Harm? When a camper discloses abuse, misconduct, or harm, the way a staff member responds can make all the difference. Are you prepared to...