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https://www.acacamps.org/resources/aca-national-mentorship-program
ACA National Mentorship ProgramThe ACA National Mentorship Program pairs a small group of mentees with a seasoned camp professional mentor for monthly virtual group discussions and professional support. This program is a great...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/foundations-character-courage-humility
Foundations of Character: Courage and HumilityMany camp leaders face the challenge of helping campers bounce back from setbacks and show true empathy, skills that build resilience and character for life. In this recorded webinar, Angus Fletcher...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/preparing-pushback-when-instituting-lgbtq-inclusive-policies
Preparing for Pushback When Instituting LGBTQ+ Inclusive PoliciesHere are seven steps to help camps manage these conversations with parents and caregivers.
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/quirky-kids-what-we-can-do-when-kid-doesnt-fit
Quirky Kids: What We Can Do When a Kid Doesn’t “Fit”Overview: Every cabin/group has a Quirky Kid or two… these are campers who tend to act, do, and socialize differently from their peer. Quirky kids often don’t pick up social...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/camp-staff-member-package-20
Camp Staff Member Package (2.0)Have you thought about ways to prepare your staff for camp BEFORE they arrive onsite? Are you interested in an affordable solution for integrating camp and youth development experts into your staff...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/trauma-informed-care-camp
Trauma Informed Care at CampDESCRIPTION: 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/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/practical-tools-addressing-mesh-needs-camp
Practical Tools for Addressing MESH Needs at CampCamp 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...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/camping-magazine
Camping MagazineLearn the skills you need to succeed. Camping Magazine is your primary source for the most recent trends in the camp industry - the latest research in the field of youth...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/why-day-camp-matters
Why Day Camp MattersWhen looking for summer activities for their children, parents today are faced with an incredible wealth of options. Many of these options describe themselves as “camp”: sports camps, arts camps,...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/belief-builds-character
Belief Builds CharacterDiscover how belief, curiosity, and positive communication can transform behavior and build character in children through everyday moments at camp.