https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/20-20-toolbox-how-can-counselors-be-inclusive

Ultimately, it doesn’t matter how great camp activities are, which special events seem fun, or even what new facilities have been added if each camper does not feel understood and appreciated. Given...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/20-20-toolbox-how-we-serve-more-kids-camp-each-year-our-community-partnership-program

As a camp owner, camp director, camp administrator, or facilitator, have you ever asked yourself? How can I give back to the local community where my camp is located? How can I reach out to...

https://www.acacamps.org/about/inclusion-belonging/why-it-matters

Thriving communities are built on equitably inclusive experiences that both attract and celebrate diversity. 

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/building-successful-camp-school-partnerships

A multi-part study on camp-school partnerships that explores their impact and outlines recommendations for successful collaborations nationwide.

https://www.acacamps.org/about/get-involved/awards/marge-scanlin-outstanding-research-award

Marge Scanlin was a driving force behind many of the research efforts of ACA. Upon her retirement, this award was established as an ongoing tribute to recognize Marge’s contributions by supporting...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/national-economic-impact-study-camp-industry

This groundbreaking report includes economic impact analyses for the United States and each of the fifty states.

https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/aca-awarded-225-million-create-improve-expand-leadership-pathways-camp-young-people-diverse

Over 20 camps across the United States will join Phase 2 of the Leadership Pathways Project.

https://www.acacamps.org/research/help-camp-research/research-evaluation-advisory-committee

The Research and Evaluation Advisory Committee (REAC) has the charge to "advise and support the research and evaluation functions of the Association as it serves to develop and enhance knowledge...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/interrupting-biases

"Excuse me," the camp director interrupted, "I just need you to tell us how to respond when a camper or counselor uses a slur like that."  We were in the midst of debriefing a series of...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/cultural-bias-risk-management

When bias is discussed in wilderness risk management, it is often explored from the perspective of decision-making. Heuristics are the processes by which we make decisions using mental shortcuts that...