https://www.acacamps.org/resources/crisis-communications-tool-kit

Unfortunately, a crisis can occur at anytime and can affect any camp at any location. It is for that reason that you should prepare for a crisis before it happens.

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/campfires-clicks-online-safety-campers-starts-here

Protecting young people today means thinking beyond the physical spaces we create—it means showing up in the digital world, too. As more youth connect virtually, so do the risks of grooming,...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/culture-safety-starts-you%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B-frontline-staff-guide-preventing-peer-peer-abuse-among-campers

A practical guide for frontline camp staff to recognize, prevent, and respond to peer-to-peer abuse among campers — promoting safety, respect, and a supportive camp culture.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/three-nifty-activities-keep-campers-busy

In the event you find you and your campers have some free time to fill between scheduled events, it’s a great idea to have a quick and simple activity ready to go.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/what-character-development-looks-camp

Camp counselors play a crucial role in shaping character by creating positive environments, role modeling values, and teaching important life lessons — leaving a lasting impact on campers for years...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/sexual-abuse-prevention-package-redwoods

Child sexual abuse and inappropriate contact with children is a pervasive problem that must be managed in a proactive manner if we are to protect those in your organization’s care. We want to help...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/april-national-child-abuse-prevention-month

Join ACA and thousands of youth-serving organizations across the country in taking a stand to prevent sexual abuse of the children we care for and serve.

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/2026-aca-national-conference

Join us for the 2026 ACA National Conference, February 17-20, 2026, in San Diego, CA. Four-plus packed days of quality education, social and issues-based networking, professional trade-show...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/drawing-character-camp-%E2%80%93-two-part-series

Unlock the Power of Character Development for Your Camp In this insightful webinar, you'll dive into how researchers define and discuss character, and discover evidence-based...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar-character-academy/foundations-character-development

Unlock the Power of Character Development in Your Camp! What is character and why does it matter in a camp setting? In this on-demand webinar, you’ll explore the essentials of character in youth...