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https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/preparing-risks-summer
Preparing for Risks for SummerBeing prepared for risks a camp may face during the summer is an important component of a good risk management strategy. Understanding historical trends and emerging issues can help with the...
https://www.acacamps.org/research/help-camp-research/support-aca-national-accreditation-program-request-proposals
Research to Support ACA's National Accreditation Program: Request for ProposalsFrom accreditation and training to advocacy and crisis support, ACA works to help camps thrive and to ensure campers have safe, healthy, and enriching experiences. Our individual members — who today...
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/research/get-involved-camp-research
Get Involved in Camp ResearchThe ACA research team considers itself a hub that connects researchers and youth development professionals from a wide variety of organizations. We are small but mighty! Read more about the...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/digital-boundaries-beyond-camp-helping-kids-balance-screen-time-year-round
Digital Boundaries Beyond Camp: Helping Kids Balance Screen Time Year-RoundKids and teens may spend more time online throughout the winter holidays, and their chances of crossing paths with online predators can rise. These free, family-friendly resources encourage healthier...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/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/research/continuous-improvement/camp-program-quality
Camp Program QualityProgram quality refers to the ways camp staff practices, activities, and program climate foster youth development consistently over time.
https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/overview/standards-glance
Standards at a GlanceFor an overview of the structure and categories of the ACA Accreditation Standards (2025 edition), refer to Standards at a Glance published by the American Camp Association. The full text of...
https://www.acacamps.org/book/risk-crisis-management-planning-workbook-organization-program-administrators-third-edition
Risk and Crisis Management Planning: A Workbook for Organization and Program Administrators (Third Edition)Risk and Crisis Management Planning is a tool to help administrators create a plan that will fit the circumstances of managing their organizations and the sites and programs they...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/severe-weather-season-year-round-preparing-your-camp
Severe Weather Season Is Year-Round - Preparing Your CampSevere weather can occur during any time of the year. Hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, wild fires, floods, etc. are in the news throughout the year. In preparation, the American Camp...