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https://www.acacamps.org/resources/safety-camp-resources
Safety at Camp ResourcesThe 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/blog/building-safety-culture-training-frontline-staff-respond-critical-incidents
Building a Safety Culture: Training Frontline Staff to Respond to Critical IncidentsFrontline 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 StaffBuilding 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/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 LifetimeSummer 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....
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/autism-wandering-drowning-risk
Autism, Wandering, and Drowning RiskChildren with Autism Spectrum Disorder face unique danger when missing, especially when the child has wandered or eloped from a safe location. Children who wander or elope are substantially...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/enhancing-camp-safety
Enhancing Camp SafetyIs your camp prepared to manage conflict, respond to threats, and protect your community? In this recorded webinar, experts from the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) share...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/online-safety-child-abuse-prevention
Online Safety Is Child Abuse PreventionIn today’s connected world, protecting campers means more than just physical safety, it requires a strong focus on digital safety and awareness of online threats that can affect camper behavior. This...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/how-wonder-stories-can-transform-hard-experiences
How Wonder Stories Can Transform Hard Experiences in Character GrowthGrief. Shame. Burnout. These emotions can stall your growth, but they don’t have to. In this recorded session, Sarah Lagrotteria helps you unlock the hidden strengths in your own life story....
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/science-cultivating-character
The Science of Cultivating CharacterFoster Growth and Resilience in Yourself and Your Campers In this recorded webinar, Dr. Angus Fletcher, professor of Story Science at Ohio State, introduces three science-...