https://www.acacamps.org/research/grants-innovative-special-projects

With the support of grant funding, ACA’s Research Team is busy testing innovative ideas, tools, and systems in the camp field, ranging from program quality to camp-school partnerships, to camper and...

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/safety-camp-resources

The American Camp Association (ACA) believes that the physical and emotional safety of campers and staff are of paramount importance in the delivery of any camp experience.  This curated...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/deepfakes-peer-pressure-power-no

Kids and teens are increasingly being pressured online to share explicit photos and to engage in harmful activities. Camp counselors and staff can help by reinforcing a simple online safety skill: “...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/sun-safety-summer-camp-protecting-campers-today-lifetime

Summer camp means fresh air, outdoor adventures, and long hours in the sun. Whether campers are swimming, hiking, playing ball, or gathered at the campfire, the outdoors becomes their second home....

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/camp-includes-me-conversations-avoiding-silos-cliques-understanding-people-navigating-conflict

When communication styles, expectations, and lived experiences differ, conflict can surface quickly at camp, often resulting in cliques and silos. This solution focused session explores five conflict...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/enhancing-camp-safety

Is your camp prepared to manage conflict, respond to threats, and protect your community? In this recorded webinar, experts from the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) share...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/online-safety-child-abuse-prevention

In today’s connected world, protecting campers means more than just physical safety, it requires a strong focus on digital safety and awareness of online threats that can affect camper behavior. This...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/breaking-down-inclusion-belonging-camp

Is your camp or organization ready to take the next step toward true inclusion and belonging? This on-demand webinar offers an engaging starting point for camp professionals looking to explore or...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/enhancing-camp-safety-security-federal-resources-best-practices-safe

Navigate the ever-evolving landscape of security risk in this on-demand recorded webinar, crafted for camp leaders and staff. This informative session dives into research-backed strategies that...