https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/trauma-informed-care-camp
Trauma Informed Care at CampDESCRIPTION: In ACA’s 2017 Emerging Issues Report, the top issue facing camps is campers’ Mental, Emotional, and Social Health (Browne, Bialeschki & Wilson, 2017)....
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/indigenous-appropriation-assessment-tool
Indigenous Appropriation Assessment ToolThis assessment tool — developed by Maine Summer Camps (MSC) — is intended to help camps examine their ethos with an openness to experiencing the camp’s symbols and practices from other perspectives...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/advocacy-policymaking-through-understanding
Advocacy and Policymaking through UnderstandingAn Interview with Maulian Dana Bryant
https://www.acacamps.org/about/strategic-plan
Strategic PlanMission: Empowering camps to create quality experiences Vision: Building a world of belonging and growth
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/air-quality-camp-environment
Air Quality in the Camp EnvironmentSevere weather events and changing climate are contributing to many challenges for summer camps. The summer of 2023 presented new obstacles for traditional outdoor camp activities due to an onslaught...
https://www.acacamps.org/about/mission-vision
Mission and VisionEmpowering camps to create quality experiences that build a world of belonging and growth.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/mental-health-resources-tips-camps
Mental Health Resources — Tips for CampsTop Tips for Camps Establish a mental health support network. Build relationships with community mental health resources prior to your camp season. Have professionals in...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/traversing-complex-emotions-mesh-findings-path-ahead
Traversing Complex Emotions: MESH Findings for the Path AheadDescription Since the onset of COVID-19, researchers have expressed considerable concerns about the state of our individual and collective well-being. Studies suggest challenges...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/building-inclusive-trans-culture-practices-camp
Building Inclusive Trans* Culture & Practices at CampIn this follow-up Webinar Chris from Transplaining for Camps will share with attendees collective ideas to...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/empowering-camps-building-belonging-stronger-brighter-future-all
Empowering Camps, Building Belonging: A Stronger and Brighter Future for AllLearn more about the process behind how ACA came to adopt new mission and vision statements.