https://www.acacamps.org/resources/indigenous-appropriation-assessment-tool

This assessment tool — developed by Maine Summer Camps (MSC) — is intended to help camps examine their ethos with an openness to experiencing the camp’s symbols and practices from other perspectives...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/advocacy-policymaking-through-understanding

An Interview with Maulian Dana Bryant

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/join-us-our-givingtuesday-efforts

Everyone has something to give, and every act of generosity counts. This is the theme behind #GivingTuesday — imagining a world built upon shared and radical generosity

https://www.acacamps.org/donate/giving-tuesday

Our goals: 100 donors to celebrate our 100+ year history, gifts of $28 to honor #GivingTuesday on November 28, 2023, and 28 first-time...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/staffing-compensation-benefits-report

Each year, the American Camp Association (ACA) surveys its members about specific areas of their camp operations and makes the results available so camps can benchmark their business practices.

https://www.acacamps.org/donate/planned-giving

Sharing your good fortune with the American Camp Association through a planned gift means playing an enormous role in changing the lives of countless children for the better and perpetuating the joy...

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

This webinar will discuss cultural appropriation and the damage perpetuated by camps with harmful stereotypes. Cheryl will discuss how whiteness permeates organizational and camp actions that...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/stay-sun-safe-summer

Sunshine is synonymous with camp. It can be healthy, and it can lift your spirits — but the sun can also be dangerous. Sunlight produces ultraviolet (UV) rays, which can lead to changes in the...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/what-you-dont-know-can-hurt-you-improving-incident-documentation

A group of teenage campers was participating in a team building activity that required them to solve a problem. One of their solutions to was to raise one of the smallest kids as high as they could...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/partner-online-course/summer-camps-abuse-prevention-program

ASAP's abuse-prevention program is being used to ensure healthly physical and behavorial interactions and safety.  It includes a Director's Guide, screening protocol, staff training - animated...