https://www.acacamps.org/resources/inclusion-belonging/race-ethnicity
Race and EthnicityAcknowledging and affirming racial and ethnic diversity enriches the camp experience for everyone.
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/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/blog/celebrating-indigenous-peoples-heritage-month
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Heritage MonthIn honor and acknowledgment of Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month, this blog post discusses the work of ACA's Indigenous Peoples Task Force. For the month of November, we are also offering...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/deepfakes-peer-pressure-power-no
Deepfakes, Peer Pressure, and the Power of “No”Kids and teens are increasingly being pressured online to share explicit photos and to engage in harmful activities. Camp counselors and staff can help by reinforcing a simple online safety skill: “...
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/sun-safety-summer-camp-protecting-campers-today-lifetime
Sun Safety at Summer Camp: Protecting Campers Today and for a LifetimeSummer camp means fresh air, outdoor adventures, and long hours in the sun. Whether campers are swimming, hiking, playing ball, or gathered at the campfire, the outdoors becomes their second home....
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/enhancing-camp-safety
Enhancing Camp SafetyIs your camp prepared to manage conflict, respond to threats, and protect your community? In this recorded webinar, experts from the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) share...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/bipoc-affinity-group-conversations
BIPOC Affinity Group ConversationsThe BIPOC Affinity Group is a safe and inclusive space dedicated to fostering community and centering BIPOC camp professionals. This virtual space is designed for those who identify as Black,...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/camp-culture-or-cultural-appropriation-identifying-indigenous-erasure
Camp Culture or Cultural Appropriation? Identifying Indigenous Erasure and Stereotypes to Reduce HarmIn this enlightening recorded webinar, Dr. Cheryl Ellenwood explores the damaging effects of cultural appropriation within camps and organizations. Gain insights into how systemic whiteness...