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https://www.acacamps.org/resources/inclusion-belonging/accessibility
AccessibilityThe work to make camps accessible includes recognizing and valuing every individual’s ability to participate fully in camp life.
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/strategic-abuse-prevention-creating-safe-supportive-camps
Strategic Abuse Prevention: Creating Safe and Supportive CampsAbuse prevention at its core is about creating a camp environment where staff, campers, and caregivers know that the organization not only has strong policies and procedures in place that reflect a...
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/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/faith-based-camp-professionals-conversations
Faith-based Camp Professionals ConversationsThe mission of the Faith-based Camp Professionals (previously Religiously Affiliated Camps or "RAC") is to inspire, equip, and support faith-based camp staff to nurture spiritual growth through the...
https://www.acacamps.org/about/partnerships/kindred-groups/faith-based-camps-professionals
Faith-based Camp ProfessionalsNurturing spiritual growth through the camp and retreat experience.
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/online-course/recognizing-reporting-child-abuse-neglect
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and NeglectThis course provides critical information for directors and frontline staff on the process of reporting possible child abuse and neglect, including an overview of types of abuse and...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/behavior-management-works-effective-strategies-campers-special-needs
Behavior Management That Works! Effective Strategies for Campers with Special NeedsManaging youth behavior is a challenge for many youth program providers and a significant source of stress for directors and staff who are not prepared. This webinar provides specific strategies for...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/child-protection-101-responding-camp-professional
Child Protection 101: Responding as a Camp ProfessionalBeing prepared for risks a camp may face during the summer is an important component of a good risk management strategy. Understanding historical trends and emerging issues can help with the...