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https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/bunkmates-boundaries-understanding-dynamics-peer-peer-behaviors-camp
Bunkmates and Boundaries: Understanding the Dynamics of Peer-to-Peer Behaviors at CampDuring 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
120 Days to a Strong Child Protection PolicyCreating 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/blog/know2protect-stopping-online-child-exploitation
Know2Protect: Stopping Online Child ExploitationKnow2Protect is a national public awareness campaign to stop online child sexual exploitation and abuse.
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/summer-health-preparedness-measles-other-communicable-diseases
Summer Health Preparedness: Measles and Other Communicable DiseasesThis webinar is for all staff working with youth this summer: camp counselors, lifeguards, program staff, unit leaders, activity specialists, nurses, directors, healthcare providers, educators, and...
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/event/campfires-clicks-online-safety-campers-starts-here
From Campfires to Clicks: Online Safety for Campers Starts HereProtecting young people today means thinking beyond the physical spaces we create—it means showing up in the digital world, too. As more youth connect virtually, so do the risks of grooming,...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/beyond-usual-self-care-tips-camp
Beyond the Usual Self-Care Tips for CampWith summer rapidly approaching, it is a good time to take an extra look at self-care. We often hear about the significance of taking care of ourselves, especially in the context of the sometimes...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/culture-safety-starts-you%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B-frontline-staff-guide-preventing-peer-peer-abuse-among-campers
A Culture of Safety Starts with You: A Frontline Staff Guide to Preventing Peer-to-Peer Abuse Among CampersA practical guide for frontline camp staff to recognize, prevent, and respond to peer-to-peer abuse among campers — promoting safety, respect, and a supportive camp culture.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/april-national-child-abuse-prevention-month
April Is National Child Abuse Prevention MonthJoin ACA and thousands of youth-serving organizations across the country in taking a stand to prevent sexual abuse of the children we care for and serve.
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/mesh-framework-assessing-cost-employee-well-being
A MESH (+) Framework: Assessing the Cost of Employee Well-BeingWhat if improving your staff's mental well-being could unlock your camp's success? A recent Gallup poll shows mental health is the top factor influencing performance, yet 65% of employees say it...