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https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/volunteers/become-visitor
Become an Accreditation VolunteerAccreditation Volunteers are the heartbeat of the ACA accreditation program, making the annual peer-review program possible for thousands of camps. More than 1200 volunteers give their time and...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/horseback-riding-program-resources-instructor-certifications
Horseback Riding Program Resources/Instructor CertificationsThe following organizations provide training and certification for horseback riding programs. Contact information and course titles are provided for your convenience. If you have a question about an...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/we-need-each-other-advancing-camp-movement-together-through-five-step-multcultural-approach
We Need Each Other: Advancing the Camp Movement Together Through a Five-Step, Multcultural ApproachIn today’s world where diversity and multiculturalism are prevalent, creating inclusive environments is crucial. This is especially important for places like summer camps, where people from...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/20-20-toolbox-how-can-counselors-be-inclusive
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
20/20 Toolbox: How We Serve More Kids at Camp Each Year — Our Community Partnership ProgramAs 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
Why Inclusion and Belonging Matter at CampThriving communities are built on equitably inclusive experiences that both attract and celebrate diversity.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/interrupting-biases
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
Cultural Bias in Risk ManagementWhen 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...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/confronting-barriers-belonging-camp
Confronting Barriers to Belonging at CampProviding access to camp is only the start. An important part of an inclusive camp experience is creating a sense of belonging.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/moving-forward-together-because-you
Moving Forward Together — Because of You!President/CEO Tom Rosenberg's latest Camping Magazine column.