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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/blog/aca-camp-crisis-hotline-annual-review-2025
ACA Camp Crisis Hotline Annual Review 2025Each year, ACA tracks the themes and lessons from confidential calls received by the Camp Crisis Hotline. Check out these important insights from crisis trends over the last five years and helpful...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/severe-weather-heat-stress-know-risks-be-prepared
Severe Weather and Heat Stress: Know the Risks and Be PreparedLearn how camps can prepare for severe weather and heat stress by understanding risks, recognizing warning signs, and implementing safety strategies to protect campers and staff.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sun-safety-all-free-resources-help-camps-protect-campers-staff
Sun Safety for All: Free Resources to Help Camps Protect Campers and StaffBuilding sun-safe habits is an essential part of creating a healthy, supportive camp environment where everyone can participate fully and confidently.
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/crisis-communications-all-accidents-traumas-challenges-summer
Crisis Communications: All of the Accidents, Traumas, and Challenges of SummerJoin us to get up to date on triaging crisis communications, identifying your spokesperson, and determining your audiences. Come and learn more about responding to media inquiries and how to...
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/resources/navigation-games
Navigation GamesThrough their partnership, ACA and Navigation Games collaborate to deliver education and outdoor experiential learning activities that help camps deliver navigation skills, confidence, and curiosity...
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/research/special-projects/preparedness-project
Disaster Preparedness and Response at Camp ProjectThe American Camp Association (ACA) is launching a cohort-based accreditation program designed to help camps strengthen disaster preparedness and response strategies.