https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/medical-disability-camps-kindred-conversations

Join us bimonthly for conversation and sharing.  Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 3:00 pm eastern -...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/empowering-camp-conversations-mastering-difficult-dialogues

Overview: Don’t miss this opportunity to equip your summer camp staff with the vital skills needed to handle difficult interactions with confidence! This recorded webinar is now available for...

https://www.acacamps.org/about/history/timeline

Join us as we take a look at the history of summer camp and the American Camp Association, celebrating the path set before us as we prepare for the next 100 years.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/celebrating-indigenous-peoples-heritage-month

In honor and acknowledgment of Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month, this blog post discusses the work of ACA's Indigenous Peoples Task Force. For the month of November, we are also offering...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/seven-steps-cultivating-culture-appreciation

“True leadership is not about being in charge. It’s about taking care of those in your charge.”  — Simon Sinek Imagine walking into a camp where every staff member and camper feels genuinely...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/we-need-each-other-advancing-camp-movement-together-through-five-step-multcultural-approach

In today’s world where diversity and multiculturalism are prevalent, creating inclusive environments is crucial. This is especially important for places like summer camps, where people from...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/partner-online-course/summer-camps-abuse-prevention-program

ASAP's abuse-prevention program is being used to ensure healthly physical and behavorial interactions and safety.  It includes a Director's Guide, screening protocol, staff training - animated...

https://www.acacamps.org/about/inclusion-belonging/our-commitment

Through this work, the American Camp Association commits to prioritizing and appropriately resourcing inclusion and belonging to increase the reach, relevance, and equitable access to camp...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/assessing-youth-autism-spectrum-disorders-their-fit-camp

One of the best experiences for a child is that of being a camper. The opportunity to be in a child-centered environment, a setting that uses Mother Nature to help deliver a program resulting in...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/inclusion-belonging-language-guides

Words and the way we use them carry both meaning and power.