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https://www.acacamps.org/resources/inclusion-belonging/inclusion-belonging-strategies
Inclusion and Belonging StrategiesInclusion and belonging strategies serve as a compass for camps, guiding actions and policies toward creating an environment where diversity is celebrated, equity is pursued, and inclusion is the...
https://www.acacamps.org/about/get-involved/volunteer-aca
Volunteer for ACAThank you to the thousands of volunteers who make the American Camp Association possible!
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/news/press-release/camp-safety-preparedness-protecting-americas-youth
Camp Safety, Preparedness, and Protecting America's YouthThrough a Capitol Hill briefing on camp safety and preparedness, ACA announced a new collaboration with First Street to help camps strengthen emergency preparedness and resilience through access to...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/inclusion-belonging/juneteenth
Juneteenth Camp CelebrationsAt 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/blog/how-camp-advocacy-happens-every-level
How Camp Advocacy Happens at Every LevelThis is a team sport.
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/child-sexual-abuse-prevention-volunteers
Child Sexual Abuse Prevention for VolunteersProtecting children from sexual abuse and inappropriate contact requires proactive training, clear boundaries, and a shared commitment to safety. Child Sexual Abuse Prevention is an on-demand...
https://www.acacamps.org/chesapeake/leaders
ACA, Chesapeake LeadershipYou're all camp people. In your creative minds, you hold a vast knowledge of program ideas and current events that effect our field. You care about the safety of your camp and the individuals you...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/camp-includes-me-conversations-avoiding-silos-cliques-understanding-people-navigating-conflict
Camp Includes Me Conversations - Avoiding Silos and Cliques by Understanding People and Navigating ConflictWhen communication styles, expectations, and lived experiences differ, conflict can surface quickly at camp, often resulting in cliques and silos. This solution focused session explores five conflict...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/partnerships-increase-equity-inclusivity
Partnerships to Increase Equity and InclusivityCamp-School Partnerships are a promising intervention to increase access to high-quality summer programs for youth at under-resourced public and charter schools. In this webinar, we examine what...