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https://www.acacamps.org/about/partnerships/kindred-groups/bipoc-affinity-group
BIPOC Affinity GroupThe BIPOC Affinity Group is a safe and inclusive space dedicated to fostering community and centering BIPOC camp professionals. This virtual space is designed for those who identify as Black,...
https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/aca-awarded-225-million-create-improve-expand-leadership-pathways-camp-young-people-diverse
ACA Awarded $2.25 Million to Create, Improve, and Expand Leadership Pathways at Camp for Young People of Diverse Backgrounds Across the USOver 20 camps across the United States will join Phase 2 of the Leadership Pathways Project.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/value-discomfort-creating-learning-environment-camp-staff
The Value of Discomfort — Creating a Learning Environment for Camp Staff“I don’t feel safe discussing this topic, and if a camper wanted to discuss it, I would just tell them that and redirect them to something else.” – Camp Staff 2023 I was leading an...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/empowering-camp-conversations-mastering-difficult-dialogues
Empowering Camp Conversations: Mastering "Difficult" DialoguesIs a webinar designed to equip summer camp staff with essential skills for navigating challenging interactions. Participants delve into effective communication strategies, conflict resolution...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/10-rainy-day-activity-ideas
10 Rainy Day Activity IdeasThe fun doesn’t have to stop when it rains! If you’re looking for some ways to spend a rainy day at camp, try these activities out.
https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/benefits-camp/value-camp
The Value of CampResults confirmed that camps build skills necessary to prepare campers to assume roles as successful adults.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/5-ways-prepare-summer-now
5 Ways to Prepare for Summer NOWDon’t wait ‘til you get to camp to start being the best counselor ever. 1. Check out this infographic. 2. Sign...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/handling-campers-homesickness
Handling Campers' HomesicknessAccording to author and psychologist Michael Thompson, PhD, 97 percent of children experience at least some occasional homesick feelings at camp. Considering that statistic, you’ll probably have...
https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/planning-camp/preparing-camp/my-child-has-special-needs
My Child Has Special NeedsArticles Camp for All: A Special Place for Special People Camp Greentop's Adventure Camp Children...
https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/benefits-camp
Benefits of CampCamp helps children grow by providing a supervised, positive environment that has safety as a primary commitment.