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/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/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.
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/protecting-youth-digital-age-iguardian-trusted-adults
Protecting Youth in the Digital Age: iGuardian for Trusted AdultsThis recorded webinar provides practical insight into the risks children face online and steps adults can take to help prevent online exploitation. Participants will learn about current threats...
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 PreparedSevere weather can occur in many different forms, and each type presents unique safety risks. Thunderstorms are one of the most common weather hazards during outdoor activities. They can produce...
https://www.acacamps.org/about/partnerships/collaborations/american-red-cross
American Red CrossIn order to meet several of the American Camp Association standards, certification in CPR/AED, first aid, or lifeguarding is required. To assist ACA-accredited camps in meeting these standards, ACA...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/texas-child-sexual-abuse-prevention-%E2%80%93-redwoods-training-course
Texas Child Sexual Abuse Prevention – A Redwoods Training Course
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/peer-abuse-prevention
Peer Abuse Prevention
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/autism-wandering-drowning-risk
Autism, Wandering, and Drowning RiskChildren with Autism Spectrum Disorder face unique danger when missing, especially when the child has wandered or eloped from a safe location. Children who wander or elope are substantially...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/camp-risk-management-essentials-package
Camp Risk Management Essentials PackageNo camp is immune to risk — but every camp can be prepared. If you’re responsible for campers, staff, or programs in any capacity, this bundled...