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/article/camping-magazine/seven-steps-cultivating-culture-appreciation

“True leadership is not about being in charge. It’s about taking care of those in your charge.”  — Simon Sinek Imagine walking into a camp where every staff member and camper feels genuinely...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/we-need-each-other-advancing-camp-movement-together-through-five-step-multcultural-approach

In today’s world where diversity and multiculturalism are prevalent, creating inclusive environments is crucial. This is especially important for places like summer camps, where people from...

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/events-education/event/crisis-it-can-really-happen-you-2024

Join us for an interactive session on lessons learned from the 2024 ACA Camp Crisis Hotline calls. We’ll highlight key areas of concern and tough questions camps faced, based on ACA’s 2024 data. Gain...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/child-protection-101-responding-camp-professional

Being 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

Presenter: Michael Swain Being prepared for risks a camp may face during the summer is an important component of a good risk management strategy. Understanding historical trends and...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/it-can-happen-you-10-things-you-can-do-tighten-security-your-camp

With 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/trans-two-next-level

Camps have had exposure to learning more about serving transgender campers and staff, but what happens when you still face questions and challenges in this developing topic? This session will go...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/supporting-individuals-autism-spectrum-disorder-asd-camp-environment

Camping and leisure activities are important for all of us, including individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This webinar will begin to identify the benefits of having children with ASD and...