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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/resources/educational-partner/know2protect
Know2ProtectThrough their partnership, ACA and Know2Protect deliver online safety education and prevention resources that help camps protect youth and empower communities.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/extreme-heat-preventing-identifying-heat-related-illness
Extreme Heat - Preventing and Identifying Heat-Related IllnessIn extreme temperatures and humidity, it is important to train staff on the dangers of heat-related illnesses, signs of heat-related illnesses, and appropriate preventative measures.
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/camps-campus-virtual-conversations
Camps on Campus Virtual ConversationsCamps on Campus Community Conversation Series Conversation, community-building, and learning. This is a chance to support and be supported by others in the community of...
https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/camp-safety-preparedness-protecting-americas-youth
Camp Safety, Preparedness, and Protecting America's YouthThrough a Capitol Hill briefing on camp safety and preparedness, ACA announced a new collaboration with First Street to help camps strengthen emergency preparedness and resilience through access to...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/safety-navigator
The Safety NavigatorThrough their partnership, ACA and The Safety Navigator collaborate to provide camps with practical safety tools, expert guidance, and training resources that help strengthen emergency preparedness,...
https://www.acacamps.org/about/partnerships/kindred-groups/camps-campus
Camps on CampusThis community is a unique group of camps and professionals who operate youth programs on college and university campuses and K–12 independent school auxiliary programs.
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/no-outbreaks-here-simple-strategies-reducing-spread-communicable-disease-camp
No Outbreaks Here! Simple Strategies for Reducing the Spread of Communicable Disease at CampThe emergence of COVID-19 highlighted the importance of preventative behaviors and practices to reduce the spread and impact of communicable diseases in camp. This short course is rooted in...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/preparing-emergencies-waterfront
Preparing for Emergencies at the WaterfrontThe better prepared and trained your team is for waterfront emergencies, the better they’ll react when disaster strikes.
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.