https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/custom-online-staff-training
Custom Online Staff TrainingTrain 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/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/severe-weather-heat-stress-know-risks-be-prepared
Severe Weather and Heat Stress: Know the Risks and Be PreparedLearn how camps can prepare for severe weather and heat stress by understanding risks, recognizing warning signs, and implementing safety strategies to protect campers and staff.
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/resources/navigation-games
Navigation GamesThrough their partnership, ACA and Navigation Games collaborate to deliver education and outdoor experiential learning activities that help camps deliver navigation skills, confidence, and curiosity...
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/article/camping-magazine/learning-leading
Learning and LeadingCamp 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 ChallengesAlex, 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/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...