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https://www.acacamps.org/about/inclusion-belonging/get-involved

Help Us Support Inclusion and Belonging Initiatives At Camp

We acknowledge that this journey is about continuous improvement and that we don’t have all the answers. We will continue to grow through our commitment to this work and with your support. We invite...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/igniting-positive-change-interview-rachel-rosen

Igniting Positive Change: An Interview with Rachel Rosen

Rachel Rosen, founder of SPARK Equity in Action, believes that everyone’s story counts. A seasoned facilitator and DEI strategist, she is committed to helping people work better together — and...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/everybodys-nobodys-out

Everybody’s In, Nobody’s Out!

As a camp counselor this summer, you are about to meet campers from all walks of life. Just a casual look at the changing demographics in the United States suggests that your chances of having an...

https://www.acacamps.org/texoma

ACA, Texoma

ACA, Texoma is the Field Office of the American Camp Association serving the geographic region of Oklahoma and Texas. Find local news, information and links to resources for: Camps, ACA...

https://www.acacamps.org/stlouis

ACA, St. Louis

ACA, St. Louis is one of the ACA's 19 local offices located across the U.S. that provide local services.

https://www.acacamps.org/heartofthesouth

ACA, Heart of the South

ACA, Heart of the South's Local Office serves camps in the geographic region of Arkansas, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Kentucky. ACA Heart of the South's Field Office is...

https://www.acacamps.org/about/leadership/governance/about-board

About the Board

The American Camp Association (ACA) is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, individuals who are charged with hiring the association’s chief executive and overseeing the business and affairs of...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/planting-seeds-inclusion-practical-strategies-inclusive-mentoring-camps

Planting Seeds of Inclusion: Practical Strategies for Inclusive Mentoring in Camps

“A society grows great when elders plant trees in whose shade they shall never sit.” — Greek Proverb. Growing up, my family always said it takes a village to raise a child, and it most definitely...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/toward-understanding-adhd-developmental-delay-self-control

Toward an Understanding of ADHD: A Developmental Delay in Self-control

Josh can't keep his hands to himself when waiting in line. Seth seems to act irresponsibly. Megan never completes an arts and crafts project. These campers' behaviors may have a common link -...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/learning-disabilities-campers

Learning Disabilities in Campers

How often do you see the following examples occur in campers? Kenny, a bright ten-year-old, focuses his attention on the counselor's directions during an activity. He appears attentive, but always...