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https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/custom-online-staff-training

Custom Online Staff Training

Train your camp staff before they arrive. Build a fully branded, trackable online training program using ACA's library of camp-focused courses — with pricing that scales as your team grows.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/safety-camp-resources

Safety at Camp Resources

The 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/protecting-youth-digital-age-iguardian-trusted-adults

Protecting Youth in the Digital Age: iGuardian for Trusted Adults

This 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/learning-leading

Learning and Leading

Camp season is upon us, and the staff training that supports this time-honored summertime experience matters more than you may realize. As you gather around picnic tables, in cabins, and in meeting...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/what-burnout-how-can-you-prevent-it

What Is Burnout and How Can You Prevent It?

Camp provides a full range of activities where you can laugh, cry, think, be amazed, or try something new. While most experiences are positive and fun, the responsibility of leading campers can...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/safe-or-unsafe-brain-science-offers-transformative-approach-behavior-challenges

Safe or Unsafe? Brain Science Offers a Transformative Approach to Behavior Challenges

Alex, a seven-year-old, first-time day camper, arrives for his first day at camp. Almost from the moment he steps out of his mom’s car, he appears restless, constantly on the move, and difficult...

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 Prepared

Severe 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/article/camping-magazine/addressing-camper-behavior-what-do-i-see-what-do-i-hear-what-do-i-do

Addressing Camper Behavior: What Do I See, What Do I Hear, What Do I Do?

“I tried everything, and Jae just keeps acting out. What do I do? I’m ready to put that kid in timeout forever!” cried a desperate staff member. If you’re a returning staff member, this may be...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/teamwork-five-key-practices-help-counselors-succeed-together

Teamwork: Five Key Practices That Help Counselors Succeed Together

Camp doesn’t work without teamwork. In fact, camp may be one of the most team-dependent environments there is. As counselors and activities staff, you must rely on one another constantly — during...

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