https://www.acacamps.org/resources/template-resource-documents-camp-operations

ACA is committed to providing resources to assist in your camp's operation. These resources include sample schedules, planning forms, charts of accounts, supply lists, and more. These samples...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/five-essentials-supporting-staff-mental-health-well-being

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) define mental health as “your emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It can therefore affect every stage of life and impact how you...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/trauma-informed-care-camp

DESCRIPTION:  In ACA’s 2017 Emerging Issues Report, the top issue facing camps is campers’ Mental, Emotional, and Social Health (Browne, Bialeschki & Wilson, 2017)....

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/meet-staff-where-they-are-not-where-you-wish-they-would-be

Unanswered emails. Requests (demands) for time-off. Over-involved parents. What’s the matter with young people today? Most likely nothing! We have more in common with this cohort of staff than one...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/zoom-rooms-zen-dens-redesigning-camp-space-mental-health

As we shared recently, a lot of camps are redesigning...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/mental-health-resources-tips-camps

Top Tips for Camps Establish a mental health support network. Build relationships with community mental health resources prior to your camp season.  Have professionals in...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/traversing-complex-emotions-mesh-findings-path-ahead

Description Since the onset of COVID-19, researchers have expressed considerable concerns about the state of our individual and collective well-being. Studies suggest challenges...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/does-your-camp-need-therapist

Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee partnered with a local therapy practice to provide on-site, drop-in counseling for their staff this summer.

https://www.acacamps.org/jobs/find-job

Looking for a career in summer camp? Let ACA help you find seasonal, summer and year-round camp jobs. Camp jobs offer invaluable skill-building, leadership, training, and enrichment opportunities...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/how-prepare-your-camp-wildfire-season

The last few wildfire seasons have been more destructive than years' past. These tips can help you keep your summer camp safe during wildfire season.