https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/trauma-informed-care-camp

DESCRIPTION:  In ACA’s 2017 Emerging Issues Report, the top issue facing camps is campers’ Mental, Emotional, and Social Health (Browne, Bialeschki & Wilson, 2017)....

https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/volunteers/accreditation-volunteer-resources

Use these resources to help you in your ACA Accreditation Volunteer role.

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/avoiding-parent-trap-working-difficult-parents

Most camp parents are wonderful, but at every camp, there are a few who are some degree of difficult. From parents who demand special exceptions to parents who are wholly disengaged from their child'...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/back-basics-creating-cohesive-staff-community

While this sounds so simple, why is it often so hard?  Community building is what camp is all about.  Yet, all of the ice-breakers and fun games in the world don’t guarantee that staff will...

https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/volunteers/visit-assignment-tools-resources

Here is information, tools, and resources to help best prepare yourself for any assigned accreditation visits.

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/words-matter-communication-strategies

What we say, how we say it and what we look like when we say it all matter.  Communication, or lack thereof, can undermine even the best leader.  This session will look at how the brain...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/how-prepare-your-camp-wildfire-season

The last few wildfire seasons have been more destructive than years' past. These tips can help you keep your summer camp safe during wildfire season.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/criminal-background-checks-issues-resources-camps

ACA believes that camps should utilize multifaceted screening and hiring programs and support practices appropriate to the clientele, staffing, supervision, and program consideration of each camp.

https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/accreditation-academy/on-site-visit-preparation

For camps that are seeking accreditation for the first time, or maintaining their accreditation with their on-site visit, this in an overview of the steps to take in a visit year.

https://www.acacamps.org/volunteer-aca-camps-campus-preconference-planning-committee

We are looking for volunteers to serve on the Camps on Campus Preconference Planning Committee in preparation for the 2024 American Camps Association (ACA) Conference February 6-9, 2024 in New...