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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/news/press-release/camp-safety-preparedness-protecting-americas-youth
Camp Safety, Preparedness, and Protecting America's YouthThrough a Capitol Hill briefing on camp safety and preparedness, ACA announced a new collaboration with First Street to help camps strengthen emergency preparedness and resilience through access to...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/safety-navigator
The Safety NavigatorThrough their partnership, ACA and The Safety Navigator collaborate to provide camps with practical safety tools, expert guidance, and training resources that help strengthen emergency preparedness,...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/preparing-emergencies-waterfront
Preparing for Emergencies at the WaterfrontThe better prepared and trained your team is for waterfront emergencies, the better they’ll react when disaster strikes.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/building-safety-culture-training-frontline-staff-respond-critical-incidents
Building a Safety Culture: Training Frontline Staff to Respond to Critical IncidentsFrontline staff members are responsible for direct supervision of campers, and their training is integral to building a safety culture at camp.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sun-safety-all-free-resources-help-camps-protect-campers-staff
Sun Safety for All: Free Resources to Help Camps Protect Campers and StaffBuilding sun-safe habits is an essential part of creating a healthy, supportive camp environment where everyone can participate fully and confidently.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/eluna
ElunaThrough their partnership, ACA and Eluna collaborate to deliver resources that help camps support youth and families navigating grief, loss, and the impact of addiction.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/cybersecurity-infrastructure-security-agency-cisa
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)Through their partnership, ACA and The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency's (CISA) School Safety Task Force (SSTF) collaborate to deliver safety resources...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/social-security-application-process-camps-j-1-camp-counselors
Social Security Application Process For Camps with J-1 Camp CounselorsApplying for a Social Security number is an important required step for international camp staff.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/deepfakes-peer-pressure-power-no
Deepfakes, Peer Pressure, and the Power of “No”Kids and teens are increasingly being pressured online to share explicit photos and to engage in harmful activities. Camp counselors and staff can help by reinforcing a simple online safety skill: “...