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https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/critical-things-staff-need-know-about-bullying-prevention
Critical Things Staff Need to Know about Bullying PreventionBullying is here to stay in summer camp and this course is designed to help you be prepared and ready to act this summer as well as between the seasons. Bullying can happen in 4 ways: physical,...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/partner-online-course/summer-camps-abuse-prevention-program
Summer Camps Abuse Prevention ProgramASAP's abuse-prevention program is being used to ensure healthly physical and behavorial interactions and safety. It includes a Director's Guide, screening protocol, staff training - animated...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/camp-crisis-hotline
Camp Crisis HotlineThe Hotline serves as a resource for camps in crisis and provides callers the opportunity to talk through their crisis with a trained third-party.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/how-outdoor-musical-play-supports-character-inclusion-camp
How Outdoor Musical Play Supports Character and Inclusion at CampOutdoor musical play builds character, resilience, and inclusion, helping campers of all abilities feel confident and connected.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/frontline-staff-guide-preventing-peer-peer-abuse-among-campers
A Culture of Safety Starts with You: A Frontline Staff Guide to Preventing Peer-to-Peer Abuse Among CampersA practical guide for frontline camp staff to recognize, prevent, and respond to peer-to-peer abuse among campers — promoting safety, respect, and a supportive camp culture.
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/blog/know2protect-stopping-online-child-exploitation
Know2Protect: Stopping Online Child ExploitationKnow2Protect is a national public awareness campaign to stop online child sexual exploitation and abuse.
https://www.acacamps.org/about/partnerships/kindred-groups/medical-disability-camps-kindred
Medical and Disability Camps KindredThe Medical and Disability Camp Kindred is a community of camp professionals who serve campers with medical issues and disabilities. This group is an organization of the American Camp Association....
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/camp-counselor-lifesaver-stem-cell-donors-journey
From Camp Counselor to Lifesaver: A Stem Cell Donor's JourneyA camp counselor registered as a stem cell donor and later gave a stranger a second chance at life. Learn how easy it is to register, save lives, and inspire others to do the same.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/crisis-communications-tool-kit
Crisis Communications Tool KitUnfortunately, a crisis can occur at anytime and can affect any camp at any location. It is for that reason that you should prepare for a crisis before it happens.