https://www.acacamps.org/resources/inclusion-belonging/common-good
Common GoodEmphasizing the common good in a camp setting involves fostering an environment where the well-being of the entire community is prioritized, and every individual contributes positively to the...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/seven-tree-mendous-activities-promote-appreciation-forests
Seven “Tree-mendous” Activities to Promote an Appreciation of Forests“Earth and sky, woods and fields . . . teach some of us more than we can ever learn from books.” – John Lubbock A camp experience is filled with vibrant learning opportunities. It often...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/sun-safety-summer-camp-protecting-campers-today-lifetime
Sun Safety at Summer Camp: Protecting Campers Today and for a LifetimeSummer camp means fresh air, outdoor adventures, and long hours in the sun. Whether campers are swimming, hiking, playing ball, or gathered at the campfire, the outdoors becomes their second home....
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/compensating-camp-staff-2024-key-wage-issues-consider-setting-your-pay-policies
Compensating Camp Staff in 2024: Key Wage Issues to Consider in Setting Your Pay PoliciesThis article provides an update on the new "white collar" rule and discusses key issues regarding the compensation of camp staff, with a particular focus on the nuances of the 13(a)(3) "seasonal"...
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-BeingAPRIL PRODUCT OF THE MONTH! What 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...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/covid-19-resource-center-camps
COVID-19 – Resource Center for CampsThe safety and health of campers and staff is always the highest priority at camp, and camps have a long history of planning for and managing communicable diseases. With the spread of the coronavirus...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/how-camp-advocacy-happens-every-level
How Camp Advocacy Happens at Every LevelThis is a team sport.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/camp-crisis-hotline
Camp Crisis HotlineThe Hotline serves as a resource for camps in crisis and provides callers the opportunity to talk through their crisis with a trained third-party.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/current-action-alerts
Current Action AlertsSign in here to see your Hill Day meetings.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/camps-used-ask-seat-table
Camps Used to Ask for a Seat at the TableNow, we are setting a place in national conversations.