https://www.acacamps.org/resources/diversity-equity-inclusion/mental-emotional-social-health

Focusing on the mental, emotional, and social health (MESH) of campers and staff reflects a holistic understanding of well-being.

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/strategic-abuse-prevention-creating-safe-supportive-camps

Abuse prevention at its core is about creating a camp environment where staff, campers, and caregivers know that the organization not only has strong policies and procedures in place that reflect a...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/compensating-camp-staff-2024-key-wage-issues-consider-setting-your-pay-policies

This 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/research/special-projects/campwell

CampWell is a six-hour skills-based, in-person, multitiered, training course that guides participants to identify, understand, cultivate, and create a community of well-being.

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/camp-advocacy-call

ACA is strengthening advocacy at every level. Through quarterly stakeholder meetings, we bring together individuals and organizations to ensure camps have a voice in shaping fair...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/bunkmates-boundaries-understanding-dynamics-peer-peer-behaviors-camp

During 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/events-education/online-learning/partner-online-course/120-days-strong-child-protection-policy

Creating a strong child protection policy can feel overwhelming, but every youth-serving organization needs one that is clear, practical, and consistently followed to keep kids safe. This on-demand...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/campwell-level-two-training

  Join your fellow camp community leaders for an interactive, experiential, multi-day training program that equips camp leaders and program directors to build a culture of well-being across...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/online-safety-child-abuse-prevention

In today’s connected world, protecting campers means more than just physical safety, it requires a strong focus on digital safety and awareness of online threats that can affect camper behavior. This...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/recognizing-reporting-child-abuse-neglect

This course provides critical information for directors and frontline staff on the process of reporting possible child abuse and neglect, including an overview of types of abuse and...