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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/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/resources/harmony-academy
Harmony AcademyThrough their partnership, ACA and Harmony Academy collaborate to deliver resources that help camps build belonging, strengthen relationships, and support youth well-being.
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/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/mesh-framework-assessing-cost-employee-well-being
A MESH (+) Framework: Assessing the Cost of Employee Well-BeingAPRIL PRODUCT OF THE MONTH! What if improving your staff's mental well-being could unlock your camp's success? A recent Gallup poll shows mental health is the top factor...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/autism-wandering-drowning-risk
Autism, Wandering, and Drowning RiskChildren with Autism Spectrum Disorder face unique danger when missing, especially when the child has wandered or eloped from a safe location. Children who wander or elope are substantially...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/tools-help-domestic-staff-interact-respectfully-intentionally-international-staff
Tools to Help Domestic Staff Interact Respectfully and Intentionally with International StaffThese tools and approaches will help to encourage, equip, and entice American summer camp staff to engage curiously, respectfully, and intentionally with their international peers.
https://www.acacamps.org/about/partnerships/collaborations/american-red-cross
American Red CrossIn order to meet several of the American Camp Association standards, certification in CPR/AED, first aid, or lifeguarding is required. To assist ACA-accredited camps in meeting these standards, ACA...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/campwell-101
CampWell 101Transform Your Camp with a Focus on Well-Being Imagine a camp where every individual—staff and campers alike—feels truly supported and connected. In this on-demand webinar, discover how CampWell...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/high-support-high-expectations-welcoming-global-staff-intention
High Support, High Expectations: Welcoming Global Staff with IntentionStructure, language, and intentional hospitality set the foundation for stronger social bonds, smoother staff training, and a more cohesive camp culture.