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https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/volunteers/become-visitor

Become an Accreditation Volunteer

Accreditation 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 Certifications

The 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 Approach

In 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 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

Why Inclusion and Belonging Matter at Camp

Thriving 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 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...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/confronting-barriers-belonging-camp

Confronting Barriers to Belonging at Camp

Providing 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.