https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/partner-online-course/bully-proof-your-camp-gan-israel

So many incidences of mean behavior, (and sometimes even bullying) occur at camp. Time is less structured than at school and counselors are young and don't necessarily have the tools to notice or...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/camp-culture-or-cultural-appropriation-identifying-indigenous-erasure

In this enlightening recorded webinar, Dr. Cheryl Ellenwood explores the damaging effects of cultural appropriation within camps and organizations. Gain insights into how systemic whiteness...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/cooking-oil-considerations-nutrition-variations-applications-calefaction

Navigating the nutritious qualities, multiple varieties, cooking/food prep applications, and the heating process of cooking oils can be a challenging task. A good starting point is knowing what...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/indigenous-appropriation-assessment-tool

This assessment tool — developed by Maine Summer Camps (MSC) — is intended to help camps examine their ethos with an openness to experiencing the camp’s symbols and practices from other perspectives...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/gluten-related-disorders-complex-spectrum

An exponential boom in gluten-based illnesses has generated health crises for individuals and created challenges for camp food service grasping at how to serve these individuals. Wheat, the most...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/shellfish-allergy-least-encountered-most-dangerous

Almost seven million Americans have an allergy to shellfish based on consumption amount, age, and locale. Shellfish are aquatic animals with a shell or shell-like exoskeleton. The two major...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/bullying-what-it-what-it-isnt-what-do-what-not

Question: What are the chances that a bully will be among the group of campers you are responsible for this summer? Answer: Zero. Sorry, this is a trick question. Bullying is a behavior, not an...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/taking-steps-away-native-cultural-appropriation-interview-andrew-corley

In this interview, ACA speaks with Andrew Corley, CEO of the YMCA of the Seven Council Fires. In May 2022, YMCA of the Seven Council Fires adopted its new name (formerly Sioux YMCA) as part of their...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/we-are-learning-together-taking-steps-away-native-cultural-appropriation

"You can't talk about us, without us!" a good friend of mine has told me time and again. I can’t agree more. I write to you from and honor the land of the Lakota people on the Cheyenne River Sioux...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/bullying-prevention-resources

Bullying prevention tips and resources for camps.