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https://www.acacamps.org/resources/diversity-equity-inclusion/mental-emotional-social-health
Mental, Emotional, and Social HealthFocusing on the mental, emotional, and social health (MESH) of campers and staff reflects a holistic understanding of well-being.
https://www.acacamps.org/research/special-projects/campwell
CampWellCampWell is a six-hour skills-based, in-person, multitiered, training course that guides participants to identify, understand, cultivate, and create a community of well-being.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/bunkmates-boundaries-understanding-dynamics-peer-peer-behaviors-camp
Bunkmates and Boundaries: Understanding the Dynamics of Peer-to-Peer Behaviors at CampDuring an overnight campout, staff interrupt a group of 11-year-olds engaged in a “kissing game.” A mom calls and shares that her son did not care for his shower buddy while at camp. A camper...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/campwell-level-two-training
CampWell Level Two TrainingJoin your fellow camp community leaders for an interactive, experiential, multi-day training program that equips camp leaders and program directors to build a culture of well-being across...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/partner-online-course/120-days-strong-child-protection-policy
120 Days to a Strong Child Protection PolicyCreating a strong child protection policy can feel overwhelming, but every youth-serving organization needs one that is clear, practical, and consistently followed to keep kids safe. This on-demand...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/online-safety-child-abuse-prevention
Online Safety Is Child Abuse PreventionIn today’s connected world, protecting campers means more than just physical safety, it requires a strong focus on digital safety and awareness of online threats that can affect camper behavior. This...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/understanding-camper-behavior-ensure-successful-summer
Understanding Camper Behavior to Ensure a Successful SummerThis blog post aims at helping summer camp staff understand why campers might act the way they do, how they can work with campers through their behaviors, and tools to use in behavior improvement.
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/mesh-framework-assessing-cost-employee-well-being
A MESH (+) Framework: Assessing the Cost of Employee Well-BeingWhat if improving your staff's mental well-being could unlock your camp's success? A recent Gallup poll shows mental health is the top factor influencing performance, yet 65% of employees say it...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/campwell-101
CampWell 101Transform Your Camp with a Focus on Well-Being Imagine a camp where every individual—staff and campers alike—feels truly supported and connected. In this on-demand webinar, discover how CampWell...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/cracking-generation-z-code-recruit-train-support-inspire
Cracking the Generation Z Code: Recruit, Train, Support, and Inspire!Gen Z is reshaping the workforce, bringing fresh perspectives on work, loyalty, and authority. In recording, you'll explore their unique outlook and gain practical strategies to recruit, train, and...