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https://www.acacamps.org/resources/inclusion-belonging/race-ethnicity

Race and Ethnicity

Acknowledging and affirming racial and ethnic diversity enriches the camp experience for everyone.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/celebrating-indigenous-peoples-heritage-month

Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month

In honor and acknowledgment of Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month, this blog post discusses the work of ACA's Indigenous Peoples Task Force. For the month of November, we are also offering...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/american-camp-association-receives-400000-grant-strengthen-disaster-preparedness-response-camp

American Camp Association Receives $400,000 Grant to Strengthen Disaster Preparedness and Response at Camp

Investment will support vulnerable camps through accreditation access and nationwide climate-preparedness training.

https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/american-camp-association-announces-partnership-trellis-press-llc-expand-its-publishing-program

American Camp Association Announces Partnership with Trellis Press, LLC to Expand Its Publishing Program

The American Camp Association (ACA) partners with Trellis Press to expand its publishing program, offering enhanced professional resources for the camp industry.

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/bipoc-affinity-group-conversations

BIPOC Affinity Group Conversations

The BIPOC Affinity Group is a safe and inclusive space dedicated to fostering community and centering BIPOC camp professionals. This virtual space is designed for those who identify as Black,...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/why-summer-camp

Why Summer Camp?

Consider giving your kids an old-school, summer camp experience that they will learn from and cherish for the rest of their lives — it could end up being the wisest parental investment you ever...

https://www.acacamps.org/press-room/reprint-articles

Articles Available for Press Reprint

Reprint permission for any of these articles can be obtained by contacting Kaley Amonett, ACA's Editorial Communications Manager. Please...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/american-camp-association-supports-texass-efforts-strengthen-camp-safety-standards

American Camp Association Supports Texas's Efforts to Strengthen Camp Safety Standards

MARTINSVILLE, IN (August 7, 2025) — In the wake of the tragic July floods that claimed the lives of campers and counselors in Texas, the American Camp Association (ACA) is standing...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/race-conversations-camp

Race Conversations at Camp

The deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and too many others are forcing the country to reconcile with the injustices that plague our systems. As camp professionals, it’s our job to...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/camp-culture-or-cultural-appropriation-identifying-indigenous-erasure

Camp Culture or Cultural Appropriation? Identifying Indigenous Erasure and Stereotypes to Reduce Harm

In this enlightening recorded webinar, Dr. Cheryl Ellenwood explores the damaging effects of cultural appropriation within camps and organizations. Gain insights into how systemic whiteness...