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/events-education/event/bipoc-affinity-group-conversations

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/celebrating-indigenous-peoples-heritage-month

In honor and acknowledgment of Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month, this blog post discusses the work of ACA's Indigenous Peoples Task Force. For the month of November, we are also offering...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/inclusion-belonging/race-ethnicity

Acknowledging and affirming racial and ethnic diversity enriches the camp experience for everyone.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/inclusion-belonging/common-good

Emphasizing the common good in a camp setting involves fostering an environment where the well-being of the entire community is prioritized, and every individual contributes positively to the...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/indigenous-appropriation-assessment-tool

This assessment tool — developed by Maine Summer Camps (MSC) — is intended to help camps examine their ethos with an openness to experiencing the camp’s symbols and practices from other perspectives...

https://www.acacamps.org/link/creation-justice

Join others who are engaged in environmental justice and build your local grassroots community - The Creation Justice Movement is emerging at this kairos moment to connect and...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/scars-enchantments

I believe that when we become attached to a particular part of the environment, when we try to understand a place and feel at home there, we don’t just learn about that place, we learn about...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/taking-steps-away-native-cultural-appropriation-interview-andrew-corley

In this interview, ACA speaks with Andrew Corley, CEO of the YMCA of the Seven Council Fires. In May 2022, YMCA of the Seven Council Fires adopted its new name (formerly Sioux YMCA) as part of their...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/discussing-identity-equity-authenticity-camp

Use these skills for developing more equitable communities where staff and campers feel included in spaces where they want to belong.