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https://www.acacamps.org/resources/safety-camp-resources

Safety at Camp Resources

The American Camp Association (ACA) believes that the physical and emotional safety of campers and staff are of paramount importance in the delivery of any camp experience.  This curated...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/safety-navigator

The Safety Navigator

Through their partnership, ACA and The Safety Navigator collaborate to provide camps with practical safety tools, expert guidance, and training resources that help strengthen emergency preparedness,...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/preparing-emergencies-waterfront

Preparing for Emergencies at the Waterfront

The better prepared and trained your team is for waterfront emergencies, the better they’ll react when disaster strikes. 

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/building-safety-culture-training-frontline-staff-respond-critical-incidents

Building a Safety Culture: Training Frontline Staff to Respond to Critical Incidents

Frontline staff members are responsible for direct supervision of campers, and their training is integral to building a safety culture at camp. 

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sun-safety-all-free-resources-help-camps-protect-campers-staff

Sun Safety for All: Free Resources to Help Camps Protect Campers and Staff

Building sun-safe habits is an essential part of creating a healthy, supportive camp environment where everyone can participate fully and confidently.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/cybersecurity-infrastructure-security-agency-cisa

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

Through their partnership, ACA and The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency's (CISA) School Safety Task Force (SSTF) collaborate to deliver safety resources...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/educational-partner/know2protect

Know2Protect

Through their partnership, ACA and Know2Protect deliver online safety education and prevention resources that help camps protect youth and empower communities.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/national-center-missing-exploited-children-ncmec

National Center For Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)

Through their partnership, ACA and NCMEC deliver evidence-based training that helps camps prevent abuse and create safer spaces for children and youth.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/deepfakes-peer-pressure-power-no

Deepfakes, Peer Pressure, and the Power of “No”

Kids and teens are increasingly being pressured online to share explicit photos and to engage in harmful activities. Camp counselors and staff can help by reinforcing a simple online safety skill: “...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/sun-safety-summer-camp-protecting-campers-today-lifetime

Sun Safety at Summer Camp: Protecting Campers Today and for a Lifetime

Summer camp means fresh air, outdoor adventures, and long hours in the sun. Whether campers are swimming, hiking, playing ball, or gathered at the campfire, the outdoors becomes their second home....