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/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/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/foundations-character-courage-humility
Foundations of Character: Courage and HumilityMany camp leaders face the challenge of helping campers bounce back from setbacks and show true empathy, skills that build resilience and character for life. In this recorded webinar, Angus Fletcher...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/promoting-character-through-counselors-training-programs
Promoting Character Through Counselors In Training ProgramsLooking to build leadership and promote character development in your counselors in training (CITs), especially those living with disabilities or chronic illnesses? This free, on-demand...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/science-cultivating-character
The Science of Cultivating CharacterFoster Growth and Resilience in Yourself and Your Campers In this recorded webinar, Dr. Angus Fletcher, professor of Story Science at Ohio State, introduces three science-...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/day-camp-innovation-its-best
Day Camp Innovation at Its BestMany camp professionals have a lot of anxiety about running camp in summer 2021. The camp community is surviving by thinking outside the box. Join a panel of day camp professionals who were allowed...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/quirky-kids-what-we-can-do-when-kid-doesnt-fit
Quirky Kids: What We Can Do When a Kid Doesn’t “Fit”Every cabin/group has a Quirky Kid or two… these are campers who tend to act, do, and socialize differently from their peer. Quirky kids often don’t pick up social cues, or else alienate...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/keeping-camps-campus-healthy-best-practices-suggestions-minimize-illness
Keeping Camps on Campus Healthy: Best Practices and Suggestions to Minimize Illness and Outbreaks at Camp Register Now!Each year camps across the country are faced with the challenge of keeping campers and staff healthy while living and working in close quarters. Come learn from medical experts and longtime camp...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/trauma-informed-care-camp
Trauma Informed Care at CampIn ACA’s 2017 Emerging Issues Report, the top issue facing camps is campers’ Mental, Emotional, and Social Health (Browne, Bialeschki & Wilson, 2017). Considering national statistics of childhood...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/no-outbreaks-here-simple-strategies-reducing-spread-communicable-disease-camp
No Outbreaks Here! Simple Strategies for Reducing the Spread of Communicable Disease at CampThe emergence of COVID-19 highlighted the importance of preventative behaviors and practices to reduce the spread and impact of communicable diseases in camp. This short course is rooted in...