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https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/courageous-conversations-camp

Courageous Conversations at Camp

A coworker makes a racially insensitive joke. A board member resists changes that foster inclusion. A supervisor's communication style impedes belonging. Hard conversations within the camping...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/hosting-lgbtq-sessions-camp-interview-eric-meier

Hosting LGBTQ+ Sessions at Camp: An Interview with Eric Meier

In this interview, the American Camp Association (ACA) sits down with Eric Meier, director of camps and outdoor programs of Camp Fire Green Country, to discuss Camp Fire’s statement of inclusion and...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/how-make-your-camp-more-inclusive-lgbtq-friendly-conversation-brave-trails

How to Make Your Camp More Inclusive and LGBTQ+ Friendly: A Conversation with Brave Trails

Chaco interviews Jessica Weissbuch, cofounder and executive director of Brave Trails, a nonprofit organization dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth leadership.  It was 2015, and Camp Brave Trails just...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/key-takeaways-pulse-survey-summer-2022-trends-issues

Key Takeaways from Pulse Survey — Summer 2022 Trends and Issues

The survey asked questions about enrollment and campers, camp staff, and budget and operations.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/lost-boys-finding-their-way-summer-camp

Lost Boys: Finding Their Way at Summer Camp

Are boys in crisis? Popular literature (Raising Cain, Lost Boys, Boys and Sex) and theater (Dear Evan Hansen) seem to suggest so. Terms such as “boy code” and “toxic masculinity” further paint a path...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/green-camp-needs-assessment

Green Camp Needs Assessment

When it comes to setting the standard for green buildings, the US Green Building Council (USGBC) is leading the way through its promotion of sustainability in the design, construction, and operations...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/camp-everyone-interview-sarah-kientz

Camp Is for Everyone: An Interview with Sarah Kientz

In this interview, the American Camp Association (ACA) sits down with Rev. Sarah Kientz, minister to youth and director of Camp Akita, to discuss Camp...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/building-inclusive-trans-culture-practices-camp

Building Inclusive Trans* Culture & Practices at Camp

In this follow-up Webinar Chris from Transplaining for Camps will share with attendees collective ideas to...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/how-support-camper-mental-health

How to Support Camper Mental Health

Here are some steps you can take to support camper mental health.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/fighting-wellness-youth-thrive-when-you-do

Fighting for Wellness: Youth Thrive When You Do

An Interview with Brittany Patterson, PhD