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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/inclusion-belonging/lgbtqia

LGBTQIA+

Being inclusive of LGBTQIA+ individuals at camp means creating a safe, welcoming, and affirming space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, and asexual/aromantic...

https://www.acacamps.org/about/leadership/board-directors

Board of Directors

ACA is led by a volunteer Board of Directors responsible for hiring the chief executive and guiding the association’s strategic direction. The Board ensures ACA delivers meaningful outcomes for its...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/aca-names-new-chief-operating-officer-chief-engagement-officer

ACA Names New Chief Operating Officer and Chief Engagement Officer

Cory Harrison will serve as chief operating officer and Betsy Kelder will serve as chief engagement officer.

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/about/leadership/aca-leadership-staff

ACA Leadership Staff

ACA staff are committed to providing leadership, development, planning, and implementation of the association's strategic initiatives and resources to support camps and professionals in their efforts...

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....

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/enhancing-camp-safety

Enhancing Camp Safety

Is 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...