https://www.acacamps.org/resources/aca-national-mentorship-program

Now in its second year, the ACA National Mentorship Program pairs a small group of mentees with a seasoned camp professional mentor for monthly virtual group discussions and professional support....

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/inclusion-belonging/inclusion-belonging-strategies

Inclusion 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/resources/inclusion-belonging/accessibility

The work to make camps accessible includes recognizing and valuing every individual’s ability to participate fully in camp life.

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning

ACA's online professional development offerings and services provide self-directed and learning experiences designed for youth development professionals working in camps, afterschool programs,...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/opals-walk-freedom-nationwide-camp-initiative

Join camps nationwide on June 19, 2025, for Opal’s Walk for Freedom — honoring Juneteenth through education, community, and youth engagement. Celebrate freedom, resilience, and unity with this...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/inclusion-belonging/juneteenth

At 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/events-education/online-learning/online-course/courageous-conversations-camp

Avoiding tough conversations can hold your team back and erode the culture you're working hard to build. Whether it's addressing a racially insensitive comment, navigating resistance to inclusion, or...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/camps-title-iii-americans-disabilities-act

Laws and regulations create a variety of risks for camp directors to manage. The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) presents an interesting risk management challenge. The Act was passed in 1990 to...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/new-director-orientation

The ACA New Director Orientation (NDO) is a course for seasonal or newer camp directors, assistant directors, program directors, and others moving into camp leadership positions. The course includes...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/camp-counselor-lifesaver-stem-cell-donors-journey

A camp counselor registered as a stem cell donor and later gave a stranger a second chance at life. Learn how easy it is to register, save lives, and inspire others to do the same.