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https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/learning-disabilities-campers
Learning Disabilities in CampersHow often do you see the following examples occur in campers? Kenny, a bright ten-year-old, focuses his attention on the counselor's directions during an activity. He appears attentive, but always...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/creating-inclusive-camps-tool
Creating Inclusive Camps ToolThis tool is designed to help you and your camp identify the work you already do to make your camp an inclusive space.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/inclusive-outdoor-programs-benefit-youth
Inclusive Outdoor Programs Benefit YouthInclusion for persons with disabilities is rapidly occurring in all areas of living - school, work, and recreation. However, until recently, not much was known about inclusionary practices and their...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/impact-attending-local-conference
The Impact of Attending a Local ConferenceWe’ve said goodbye to campers, handed staff final paychecks, and stored camp supplies. As I stowed the odds and ends that make up camp, I reflected on the many things we all do to put on camp every...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/learner-benefits
Learner BenefitsACA connects learners with enhanced professional development opportunities to cultivate competencies required for career advancement. ACA professional development is designed to expand knowledge and...
https://www.acacamps.org/about/inclusion-belonging/why-it-matters
Why Inclusion and Belonging Matter at CampThriving communities are built on equitably inclusive experiences that both attract and celebrate diversity.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/seven-steps-cultivating-culture-appreciation
Seven Steps to Cultivating a Culture of 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
We Need Each Other: Advancing the Camp Movement Together Through a Five-Step, Multcultural ApproachIn 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/resources/inclusion-belonging-resources
Inclusion and Belonging ResourcesUse these resources to create an environment that builds capacity within the camp community to understand, accept, value, and honor the unique contributions of all people.
https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/planning-camp/expert-advice/camp-every-child-traditional-specialty-special-needs
A Camp for Every Child - Traditional, Specialty, and Special Needs?Understanding the strengths in camp focus may help you make your choice. Traditional Means Wide variety of activities Chance for campers to try new activities Exposure to more campers...