https://www.acacamps.org/blog/celebrating-indigenous-peoples-heritage-month

In honor and acknowledgment of Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month, this blog post discusses the work of ACA's Indigenous Peoples Task Force. For the month of November, we are also offering...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/be-tea

Camp, when done well, is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on children’s lives. We’ve all seen the data that confirms the incredible power camp has in helping children to develop social-...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/bunkmates-boundaries-understanding-dynamics-peer-peer-behaviors-camp

During an overnight campout, staff interrupt a group of 11-year-olds engaged in a “kissing game.” A mom calls and shares that her son did not care for his shower buddy while at camp. A camper...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/partner-online-course/120-days-strong-child-protection-policy

Creating a strong child protection policy can feel overwhelming, but every youth-serving organization needs one that is clear, practical, and consistently followed to keep kids safe. This on-demand...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/online-safety-child-abuse-prevention

In 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/online-course/camp-leadership-bundle-build-grow-sustain

The Camp Leadership Bundle: Build, Grow, Sustain offers nine expert-led webinars designed to strengthen your leadership and operational strategy. Covering topics such as work-life balance for year-...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/news/aca-seeks-candidates-national-board-directors

The National Board of the American Camp Association (ACA) is seeking candidates to fill a limited number of member‐at‐large positions for the 2026 class and beyond as skills and needs of the board...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/child-sexual-abuse-prevention-redwoods-training-course

The training follows a story of sexual abuse from the eyes of a child. Madison, a fictional character based on a real event we handled, tells us her story through journal entries. In this training,...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-southern-california-hawaii-spring-leadership-conference

Please Join Us in Palm Springs for the Spring Leadership Conference! Spring Leadership Conference (SLC) is known for excellent professional development, unrivaled social events,...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/back-basics-creating-cohesive-staff-community

While this sounds so simple, why is it often so hard?  Community building is what camp is all about.  Yet, all of the ice-breakers and fun games in the world don’t guarantee that staff will...