https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/camper-inclusion-day-camps-making-it-work-campers-staff

". . We started him at a camp that didn’t like that he didn’t fit into their ‘normal’ box. They didn’t have the flexibility, tools, or understanding that you and your staff have. They didn’t...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/security-check

A list of of ACA and federal security resources.

https://www.acacamps.org/link/dhs-bomb-threat-phone-call-checklist

This quick reference checklist from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is designed to help employees and decision makers of commercial facilities, schools, etc. respond to a bomb threat in an...

https://www.acacamps.org/link/dhs-active-shooter-response-booklet

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Active Shooter: How to Respond Booklet. Because active shooter situations are often over within 10 to 15 minutes, before law enforcement arrives on the...

https://www.acacamps.org/link/bomb-threat-webinar-powerpoint-presentation-offered-scn-network-department-homeland-security-dhs

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/fear-interrupted-reframing-cross-cultural-narratives-camp

Several years ago, when I directed my camp program specifically for African- American teen girls (Camp Butterfly), there were many memorable moments. But one in particular has been etched in the...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/why-lgbtq-camp-programs-are-important

LGBTQ+ leadership camps allow LGBTQ+ youth to be themselves and feel accepted and loved in a summer camp environment.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/out-about-creating-safe-environment-lgbtq-campers-staff

It was June 2006. I had been conducting staff training at a coed camp in the Northeast. I had already spoken to the entire staff about the “real work” of camp, which I see as helping campers use the...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/emergency-preparedness

Contributed by Rhonda Mickelson and Susan E. Yoder. Severe weather used to have a season. Now, severe weather can happen at virtually any time of the year. Camps need to be prepared....

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/preventing-pre-planning-response-emergencies

Establish positive relationships with police or other law enforcement officials who provide service to the camp. Establish a system of monitoring camper behavior. Provide additional support when...