https://www.acacamps.org/resources/inclusion-belonging/inclusion-belonging-strategies
Inclusion and Belonging StrategiesInclusion and belonging strategies serve as a compass for camps, guiding actions and policies toward creating an environment where diversity is celebrated, equity is pursued, and inclusion is the...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/five-camp-axioms-live
Five Camp Axioms to Live ByDiscover how working at camp offers lessons in leadership, community, personal growth, and lifelong skills through real stories of connection, acceptance, and empowerment.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/friends-foes-figure-it-out-creating-positive-relationship-your-co-c
Friends, Foes, Figure It Out: Creating a Positive Relationship with Your Co-CBuild a strong, positive co-counselor relationship at summer camp with practical tips on communication, planning, and teamwork to ensure a successful season for staff and campers alike.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/when-campers-have-big-feelings-helping-them-navigate-life-news-growing
When Campers Have Big Feelings: Helping Them Navigate Life, News, and Growing UpDiscover practical tools for camp counselors to support youth through self-discovery, emotional growth, and tough conversations. Learn how to foster a safe, reflective, and nurturing camp environment...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/inclusion-belongingness-package
Inclusion and Belongingness PackageHelp to create an environment that builds capacity within the camp community to understand, accept, value, and honor the unique contributions of all people in our camps. ACA hope to encourage...
https://www.acacamps.org/research/special-projects/camp-school-partnerships-project/2025-2026-grant-application
Camp-School Partnerships Project: Grant Application for Summer 2025The application window for Summer 2025 is now closed. Grantees will be announced in May. The application window for Summer 2026 will open in Fall 2025. Stay tuned to the...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/summer-residential-camps-promoting-social-interaction-self-efficacy-among-young-adults-special
Summer Residential Camps: Promoting Social Interaction and Self-Efficacy Among Young Adults With Special NeedsSocial skills and self-efficacy are fundamental processes and necessary for individuals in everyday life. Seeking employment, living independently, making friends, and trying new activities all...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/toward-understanding-adhd-developmental-delay-self-control
Toward an Understanding of ADHD: A Developmental Delay in Self-controlJosh can't keep his hands to himself when waiting in line. Seth seems to act irresponsibly. Megan never completes an arts and crafts project. These campers' behaviors may have a common link -...
https://www.acacamps.org/about/inclusion-belonging/why-it-matters
Why Inclusion and Belonging Matter at CampThriving communities are built on equitably inclusive experiences that both attract and celebrate diversity.
https://www.acacamps.org/research/special-projects/camp-school-partnerships-project
Camp-School Partnerships ProjectThe Camp-School Partnerships Project, currently funded by the SMBC Global Foundation, is a regranting initiative that gifts one- to two-year grants to nonprofit camps to build their capacity to...