https://www.acacamps.org/resources/safety-camp-resources
Safety at Camp ResourcesThe American Camp Association (ACA) believes that the physical and emotional safety of campers and staff are of paramount importance in the delivery of any camp experience. This curated...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/extreme-heat-preventing-identifying-heat-related-illness
Extreme Heat - Preventing and Identifying Heat-Related IllnessIn extreme temperatures and humidity, it is important to train staff on the dangers of heat-related illnesses, signs of heat-related illnesses, and appropriate preventative measures.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/camps-climate-how-maps-can-help-visualize-changing-future
Camps and Climate: How Maps Can Help Visualize a Changing FutureNew interactive climate maps help camp professionals visualize how extreme heat and rainfall will affect their region — and their programs — in the years ahead.
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/emergency-disaster-readiness-camps
Emergency and Disaster Readiness for CampsEmergency and disaster preparedness is critical to the safety and success of camp programs. Preparing staff, campers, and the broader community requires proactive planning, informed decision-making,...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/connection-all-summer-everyday-moves-build-belonging
Connection All Summer: Everyday Moves that Build BelongingBelonging doesn’t happen by accident; it happens through intentional everyday actions. This interactive recorded webinar explores how to weave belonging into the rhythm of camp life through adaptable...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/building-camp-centered-risk-management-framework
Building a Camp-Centered Risk Management FrameworkThis recorded webinar provides camp and youth-serving organization leaders with a practical, holistic understanding of risk management as both a protective framework and a strategic decision-making...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/navigate-explore-empower-your-guide-orienteering-camp
Navigate, Explore, Empower: Your Guide to Orienteering at CampExplore the fundamentals of orienteering Orienteering is a physically active learning experience that develops map navigation skills. In this on-demand course, you will learn how...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/wildfires-smoke-impacting-camps
Wildfires and Smoke Impacting CampsThe American Camp Association provides resources for developing wildfire preparation, response, and recovery plans.
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/crisis-communications-all-accidents-traumas-challenges-summer
Crisis Communications: All of the Accidents, Traumas, and Challenges of SummerJoin us to get up to date on triaging crisis communications, identifying your spokesperson, and determining your audiences. Come and learn more about responding to media inquiries and how to...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/camp-crisis-hotline
Camp Crisis HotlineThe Hotline serves as a resource for camps in crisis and provides callers the opportunity to talk through their crisis with a trained third-party.