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

Being inclusive of LGBTQIA+ individuals at camp means creating a safe, welcoming, and affirming space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, and asexual/aromantic...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/inclusion-belonging/race-ethnicity

Acknowledging and affirming racial and ethnic diversity enriches the camp experience for everyone.

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/resources/diversity-equity-inclusion/mental-emotional-social-health

Focusing on the mental, emotional, and social health (MESH) of campers and staff reflects a holistic understanding of well-being.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/inclusion-belonging/gender-specific-needs

Respecting gender at camp means acknowledging and supporting the varied ways in which individuals experience and express their gender.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/inclusion-belonging/common-good

Emphasizing the common good in a camp setting involves fostering an environment where the well-being of the entire community is prioritized, and every individual contributes positively to the...

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/research/help-camp-research/aca-research-forum

The 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/research/special-projects/camp-school-partnership-demonstration-project-participants

Twenty-one high-quality programs have participated in this project, and we look forward to supporting more partnerships in the future, thanks to additional funding from the SMBC Global Foundation.

https://www.acacamps.org/research/special-projects/camp-school-partnerships-project

The 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...