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https://www.acacamps.org/resources/aca-national-mentorship-program
ACA National Mentorship ProgramNow 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 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/blog/opals-walk-freedom-nationwide-camp-initiative
Opal's Walk for Freedom: A Nationwide Camp InitiativeJoin 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
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/research/special-projects/camp-school-partnerships-project
Camp-School Partnerships ProjectThe Camp-School Partnerships Project, currently funded by the SMBC Global Foundation, is a regranting initiative that gifts one- to two-year grants to nonprofit camps to build their capacity to...
https://www.acacamps.org/research/help-camp-research/aca-research-forum
2026 ACA Research ForumThe 2026 Camp Research Forum will be held in conjunction with the American Camp Association National Conference, February 17-20, in San Diego, CA.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/build-bunk-workshop-your-guide-creating-thriving-cabin-community
Build-a-Bunk Workshop: Your Guide to Creating a Thriving Cabin CommunityDiscover how the Build-A-Bunk workshop helps camp counselors create a supportive, fun, and inclusive cabin environment through hands-on collaboration, meaningful traditions, and camper-focused design...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/making-time-camp-staff-superpower
Making Time: The Camp Staff SuperpowerDiscover how camp staff can harness the superpower of making time by mastering organization, efficiency, and prioritization—even in the fast-paced world of summer camp.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/culture-safety-starts-you%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B-frontline-staff-guide-preventing-peer-peer-abuse-among-campers
A Culture of Safety Starts with You: A Frontline Staff Guide to Preventing Peer-to-Peer Abuse Among CampersA practical guide for frontline camp staff to recognize, prevent, and respond to peer-to-peer abuse among campers — promoting safety, respect, and a supportive camp culture.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/three-nifty-activities-keep-campers-busy
Three Nifty Activities to Keep Campers BusyIn the event you find you and your campers have some free time to fill between scheduled events, it’s a great idea to have a quick and simple activity ready to go.