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https://www.acacamps.org/blog/lgbtqia-representation-matters-camp
LGBTQIA+ Representation Matters at CampWe all know that representation matters. We sculpt the way we see the world and how we interact with it by what we come into contact with. Our reality is shaped by the people we encounter and the way...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/gender-inclusion-camp
Gender Inclusion at CampThis Camping Magazine article discusses why it is important to have gender inclusive spaces at camp.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/enhancing-inclusion-campers-sensory-processing-concerns-through-camp-counselor-training
Enhancing Inclusion for Campers with Sensory-Processing Concerns through Camp Counselor TrainingSummer camps provide children an opportunity for goal achievement, a sense of community, and development of self-concept. Toward that end, goal-directed camp activities revolve around teamwork, as...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/privilege-polite
The Privilege of PoliteThat doesn't happen at camp. But what if it did? Grounded in their beginnings as a means of preserving youth and innocence, many camps shy away from holding space for...
https://www.acacamps.org/about/partnerships/kindred-groups/medical-disability-camps-kindred
Medical and Disability Camps KindredThe Medical and Disability Camps Kindred is an organization of the American Camp Association and operates with guidelines created by ACA to serve the special interests of this community of camps....
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/virtual-program-resources-covid-19
Virtual Program Resources — COVID-19ACA has compiled of virtual programming resources to help with summer 2020 planning.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/silver-lining
The Silver LiningCamp Fire Heart of Oklahoma's Camp DaKaNi is a unique space in the Oklahoma City metro area. In normal years, 33 acres of woods, creeks, fields, and a pond offer amazing outdoor experiences to youth...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/closer-look-transportation-practices
Closer Look: Transportation PracticesWelcome to the Closer Look Video Series. This recorded on-demand video is one of many that is part of a large library of accreditation related resources offered through ACA called the ACA...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/special-course-packages
Special Course PackagesIt’s all about you! Whether you’re looking for education on leadership training, risk management, health and safety, marketing or more, you’ve come to the right place. ACA has it all — just...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/camp-staff-member-package-20
Camp Staff Member Package (2.0)Have you thought about ways to prepare your staff for camp BEFORE they arrive onsite? Are you interested in an affordable solution for integrating camp and youth development experts into your staff...