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https://www.acacamps.org/about/leadership/board-directors
Board of DirectorsACA 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/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/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/events-education/online-learning/online-course/child-sexual-abuse-prevention-redwoods-training-course
Child Sexual Abuse Prevention – A Redwoods Training CourseThe training follows a story of sexual abuse from the eyes of a child. Madison, a fictional character based on a real event we handled, tells us her story through journal entries. In this training,...
https://www.acacamps.org/news/news/aca-seeks-candidates-national-board-directors
ACA Seeks Candidates for National Board of DirectorsThe National Board of the American Camp Association (ACA) is seeking candidates to fill a limited number of member‐at‐large positions for the 2026 class and beyond as skills and needs of the board...
https://www.acacamps.org/northwest
ACA, NorthwestACA Northwest is a newly established field office created through the merger of ACA, Evergreen and ACA, Oregon Trail. It encompasses camps and camp professionals from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon,...
https://www.acacamps.org/about/partnerships/kindred-groups/emerging-professionals-camping-epic
Emerging Professionals in Camping (EPIC)EPIC is a welcoming peer community for individuals new to camp work, transitioning into year‑round roles, or stepping into camp leadership for the first time. EPIC offers access to professional...
https://www.acacamps.org/about/partnerships/kindred-groups/spanish-speaking-camp-professionals
Spanish-Speaking Camp ProfessionalsWe seek to inspire, equip, and support Spanish-speaking camp professionals.
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...