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https://www.acacamps.org/resources/aca-national-mentorship-program

ACA National Mentorship Program

The 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/resources/safety-camp-resources

Safety at Camp Resources

The American Camp Association (ACA) believes that the physical and emotional safety of campers and staff are of paramount importance in the delivery of any camp experience.  This curated...

https://www.acacamps.org/about/leadership/board-directors

Board of Directors

ACA is led by a volunteer Board of Directors responsible for hiring the chief executive and guiding the association’s strategic direction. The Board ensures ACA delivers meaningful outcomes for its...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/news/american-camp-association-names-new-chief-operating-officer-chief-engagement-officer

American Camp Association Names New Chief Operating Officer and Chief Engagement Officer

Cory Harrison will serve as chief operating officer and Betsy Kelder will serve as chief engagement officer.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/building-safety-culture-training-frontline-staff-respond-critical-incidents

Building a Safety Culture: Training Frontline Staff to Respond to Critical Incidents

Frontline staff members are responsible for direct supervision of campers, and their training is integral to building a safety culture at camp. 

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sun-safety-all-free-resources-help-camps-protect-campers-staff

Sun Safety for All: Free Resources to Help Camps Protect Campers and Staff

Building sun-safe habits is an essential part of creating a healthy, supportive camp environment where everyone can participate fully and confidently.

https://www.acacamps.org/about/leadership/aca-leadership-staff

ACA Leadership Staff

ACA staff are committed to providing leadership, development, planning, and implementation of the association's strategic initiatives and resources to support camps and professionals in their efforts...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/social-security-application-process-camps-j-1-camp-counselors

Social Security Application Process For Camps with J-1 Camp Counselors

Applying for a Social Security number is an important required step for international camp staff.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/deepfakes-peer-pressure-power-no

Deepfakes, Peer Pressure, and the Power of “No”

Kids and teens are increasingly being pressured online to share explicit photos and to engage in harmful activities. Camp counselors and staff can help by reinforcing a simple online safety skill: “...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/letter-first-year-camp-staff

A Letter to First-Year Camp Staff

When you sign up to be a camp counselor, there’s a lot people don’t tell you. Regardless of whether you were a camper or not, there are things you can’t understand about living and working at camp...