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https://www.acacamps.org/resources/diversity-equity-inclusion/race-ethnicity

Race and Ethnicity

Acknowledging and affirming racial and ethnic diversity enriches the camp experience for everyone.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/measles-information-camps

Measles Prevention and Preparedness Tips for Camps

Measles is a highly contagious virus. Learn how to reduce risk, recognize symptoms, and respond to outbreaks.

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/no-outbreaks-here-simple-strategies-reducing-spread-communicable-disease-camp

No Outbreaks Here! Simple Strategies for Reducing the Spread of Communicable Disease at Camp

The emergence of COVID-19 highlighted the importance of preventative behaviors and practices to reduce the spread and impact of communicable diseases in camp. This short course is rooted in...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/bringing-world-camp-adding-culture-camp-life

Bringing the World to Camp: Adding Culture to Camp Life

This blog post will discuss ideas about how to tap into the cultural well that comes with having international staff and uncover the spring of cultural wealth from which everyone can learn.

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/bipoc-affinity-group-conversations

BIPOC Affinity Group Conversations

The BIPOC Affinity Group is a safe and inclusive space dedicated to fostering community and centering BIPOC camp professionals. This virtual space is designed for those who identify as Black,...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/international-staff-best-practices-j-1-participants

International Staff - Best Practices for J-1 Participants

Get information about BridgeUSA J-1 Visa Camp Counselor and Summer Work Travel Programs, as well best practices and resources for international camp staff and camp cultural exchange.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/welcoming-international-counselors-could-boost-campership-marginalized-immigrant-communities

Welcoming International Counselors Could Boost Campership in Marginalized and Immigrant Communities

When I attend ACA conferences (which I do as a US Department of State Designated J-1 Sponsor for the Summer Camp Counselor Exchange Visitor Program), I make a point to attend sessions that include...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/indigenous-appropriation-assessment-tool

Indigenous Appropriation Assessment Tool

This assessment tool — developed by Maine Summer Camps (MSC) — is intended to help camps examine their ethos with an openness to experiencing the camp’s symbols and practices from other perspectives...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/camp-culture-or-cultural-appropriation-identifying-indigenous-erasure

Camp Culture or Cultural Appropriation? Identifying Indigenous Erasure and Stereotypes to Reduce Harm

In this enlightening recorded webinar, Dr. Cheryl Ellenwood explores the damaging effects of cultural appropriation within camps and organizations. Gain insights into how systemic whiteness...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/day-camp-innovation-its-best

Day Camp Innovation at Its Best

Many camp professionals have a lot of anxiety about running camp in summer 2021. The camp community is surviving by thinking outside the box. Join a panel of day camp professionals who were allowed...