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https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/behavior-management-works-effective-strategies-campers-special-needs

Behavior Management That Works! Effective Strategies for Campers with Special Needs

Managing youth behavior is a challenge for many youth program providers and a significant source of stress for directors and staff who are not prepared. This webinar provides specific strategies for...

https://www.acacamps.org/about/partnerships/kindred-groups/medical-disability-camps-kindred

Medical and Disability Camps Kindred

The Medical and Disability Camp Kindred is a community of camp professionals who serve campers with medical issues and disabilities. This group is an organization of the American Camp Association....

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/supporting-individuals-autism-spectrum-disorder-asd-camp-environment

Supporting Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the Camp Environment

Camping and leisure activities are important for all of us, including individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This webinar will begin to identify the benefits of having children with ASD and...

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/celebration-difference-camp

The Celebration of Difference in Camp!

Overview: Unlock the transformative power of diversity within your camp! This engaging presentation delves into the benefits of celebrating differences among campers and staff,...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/medical-disability-camps-kindred-conversations

Medical and Disability Camps Kindred Conversations

Join us bimonthly for conversation and sharing.  October 2, 2025 - 2:00 p.m. eastern -...

https://www.acacamps.org/press-room/how-to-choose-camp/preparing-for-camp

How to Choose a Camp: Preparing For Camp

Camp is for everyone. Today, there are camps to meet every interest, price range, and schedule. Knowing your options, as well as your child's personality, will help you identify programs from...

https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/why-accredited-camps/how-choose-camp-safety-tips

How to Choose a Camp: Safety Tips

ACA accreditation assures parents that the camp has had a regular, independent safety audit that goes beyond regulations in most states. Accreditation Is Different than Licensing Licensing,...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/global-collaboration-creates-playbook-support-character-leadership-development-youth-disabilities

Global Collaboration Creates Playbook to Support Character and Leadership Development in Youth with Disabilities and Illnesses at Medical Specialty Camps

Learn how ACA’s global CIT initiative helps youth with disabilities and illnesses build character and leadership through medical specialty camp programs.

https://www.acacamps.org/research/special-projects/promoting-character-counselors-training-programs-medical-specialty-camps

2022–2025 Promoting Character Through Counselors-In-Training Programs at Medical Specialty Camps

This project is made possible through the generous support of the John Templeton Foundation.