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https://www.acacamps.org/resources/crisis-communications-tool-kit
Crisis Communications Tool KitUnfortunately, a crisis can occur at anytime and can affect any camp at any location. It is for that reason that you should prepare for a crisis before it happens.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/talking-children-about-tragedies-death-national-disasters
Talking with Children about Tragedies, Death, and National DisastersLearn how to support mental health, communicate with families, provide truthful, age-appropriate information, and create a safe, open environment for campers.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/ensuring-safety-rental-programs-key-steps-effective-abuse-prevention
Ensuring Safety in Rental Programs: Key Steps for Effective Abuse PreventionThe fall season brings on different types of programming for camps across the country. You may begin hosting rental groups or families at your facilities. When operating these programs, it is...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/privacy-health-information-new-regs-who-needs-know-camp
Privacy and Health Information: New Regs — Who "Needs to Know" at Camp?Many of us remember the staff meeting before campers arrive when information, including information about health history, is shared. The scope of that sharing has been the subject of growing...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/protecting-campers-carbon-monoxide-poisoning
Protecting Campers from Carbon Monoxide PoisoningThis year’s summer camp season is over, and you’ve brought joy to hundreds or thousands of children and an incredible experience to staff members. Congratulations! Now it’s time to start thinking...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/creating-camp-culture-includes-safety-seasonal-staff
Creating a Camp Culture that Includes Safety with Seasonal StaffThese are 10 tips to help you enhance the safety mindset and boost your camp culture at the same time.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/are-your-vehicles-drivers-rolling-safely-season
Are Your Vehicles and Drivers Rolling Safely This Season?The summer camping season is upon us! Welcoming user groups, families, and campers to join you for a one-of-a-kind experience of fun, camaraderie, and personal growth takes considerable preparation...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/step-step-crucial-role-walkthroughs-camp-aquatic-safety
Step by Step: The Crucial Role of Walk-throughs in Camp Aquatic Safety“Camp aquatic safety cannot solely be the responsibility of the lifeguards.” —Teresa Tucker, Consultant for The Redwoods Group As leaders in your camp, your presence matters....
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/decoding-camper-behavior
Decoding Camper BehaviorMany years ago, before social media, electric cars, and the smartphone, a little boy went to camp. He had overcome tremendous hurdles before ever stepping foot on a campground. In fact, at the...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/value-discomfort-creating-learning-environment-camp-staff
The Value of Discomfort — Creating a Learning Environment for Camp Staff“I don’t feel safe discussing this topic, and if a camper wanted to discuss it, I would just tell them that and redirect them to something else.” – Camp Staff 2023 I was leading an...