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https://www.acacamps.org/resources/diversity-equity-inclusion/mental-emotional-social-health
Mental, Emotional, and Social HealthFocusing on the mental, emotional, and social health (MESH) of campers and staff reflects a holistic understanding of well-being.
https://www.acacamps.org/research/special-projects/campwell
CampWellCampWell is a six-hour skills-based, in-person, multitiered, training course that guides participants to identify, understand, cultivate, and create a community of well-being.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/navigating-immigration-enforcement-operations-ice-summer
Navigating Immigration Enforcement Operations (ICE) This SummerLearn about the new United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) registration rules for Canadian visitors staying over 30 days and key I-9 compliance steps for US camp employers.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/bridgeusa-camp-elevating-cultural-exchange-through-summer-2025
BridgeUSA at Camp: Elevating Cultural Exchange Through Summer 2025Learn how to elevate the cultural exchange experience this summer as well as tips for a smooth travel experience for J-1 visa participants.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/bringing-world-camp-adding-culture-camp-life
Bringing the World to Camp: Adding Culture to Camp LifeThis blog post will discuss ideas about how to tap into the cultural well that comes with having international staff and uncover the spring of cultural wealth from which everyone can learn.
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/empowering-camp-conversations-mastering-difficult-dialogues
Empowering Camp Conversations: Mastering "Difficult" DialoguesOverview: 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/accreditation/volunteers/visit-assignment-tools-resources
Visit Assignment Tools & ResourcesHere is information, tools, and resources to help best prepare yourself for any assigned accreditation visits.
https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/volunteers/accreditation-volunteer-resources
Accreditation Volunteer ResourcesUse these resources to help you in your ACA Accreditation Volunteer role.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/international-staff-best-practices-j-1-participants
International Staff - Best Practices for J-1 ParticipantsGet information about BridgeUSA J-1 Visa Camp Counselor and Summer Work Travel Programs, as well best practices and resources for international camp staff and camp cultural exchange.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/welcoming-international-counselors-could-boost-campership-marginalized-immigrant-communities
Welcoming International Counselors Could Boost Campership in Marginalized and Immigrant CommunitiesWhen I attend ACA conferences (which I do as a US Department of State Designated J-1 Sponsor for the Summer Camp Counselor Exchange Visitor Program), I make a point to attend sessions that include...