https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-39-mindfulness-practices-camp

ACA's Professional Development Manager of the Western Region, John Beitner, sits down with Susan Fee and Tanea Mills to discuss how mindfulness practices can enhance the camp experience. 

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/health-screening-has-evolved-does-your-practice-reflect

Health screening, a practice typical to most camps' opening day process, has undergone an evolution. Granted, some changes were kick-started by our COVID-19 experience but, like...

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

The effects of suicide are not limited to those who die. Suicide is a serious public health problem that has shattered the lives of millions of individuals, families, and communities nationwide. We...

https://www.acacamps.org/book/risk-management-camp-riding-program-healthy-learning-dvd

Safety is priority number one when it comes to camp programming-especially when it involves putting a camper on a 1,000 pound horse with its own opinions. Risk Management in a Camp Riding...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/responding-media-about-emerging-issue-public-violence

Media Tips for Camps Support from ACA. Refer media inquiries about this very sensitive topic to the American Camp Association Administrative Office.  ACA has trained...

https://www.acacamps.org/advertise/campwire-podcast-sponsorship

CampWire, ACA’s channel for in-depth conversations with camp and youth development experts, has 5,000 total downloads and almost 400 downloads per episode. 

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/how-manage-camp-staff-fatigue

Fatigue at camp is like inclement weather at camp. You’re going to have it at some point, but if you spot it before it happens, you can take steps to be prepared for it and reduce the impact it has...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/bed-bugs-what-every-camp-needs-know

Every year, the American Camp Association Camp Crisis Hotline receives calls from camps that have questions about bed bugs. 

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/your-mesh-professional-making-decisions-success

Wondering what type of mental health professional might be a good fit for your camp’s needs? Interested in knowing what this professional needs to be successful? Concerned about having a mental...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/practical-tools-addressing-mesh-needs-camp

Camp participants and staff experience a range of emotions throughout camp. Some emotional responses are the normal reaction to a new situation while others struggle from a diagnosed condition. Camps...