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https://www.acacamps.org/resources/inclusion-belonging/common-good

Common Good

Emphasizing 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/blog/social-security-application-process-camps-j-1-camp-counselors

Social Security Application Process For Camps with J-1 Camp Counselors

Applying for a Social Security number is an important required step for international camp staff.

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/resources/navigation-games

Navigation Games

Through 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/blog/tools-help-domestic-staff-interact-respectfully-intentionally-international-staff

Tools to Help Domestic Staff Interact Respectfully and Intentionally with International Staff

These tools and approaches will help to encourage, equip, and entice American summer camp staff to engage curiously, respectfully, and intentionally with their international peers.

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/five-key-strategies-master-plan-success

Five Key Strategies for Master Plan Success

Is your organization's future guided by a strong and sustainable master plan? This recorded webinar reveals five practical strategies to strengthen your master planning process. Learn how to engage...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/wildfires-west

Wildfires in the West

The threat of wildfires impacts camps in the west more each year.  This webinar explores wildland fire preparation, response and recovery from four critical perspectives: Public Policy, Fire...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/us-secret-service-agents-guide-creating-safe-camps

A U.S. Secret Service Agent's Guide to Creating Safe Camps

This webinar is meant to provide participants with concepts to proactively develop and/or improve safety and security at their camps and outdoor venues.  The presentation will include discussion...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/partner-online-course/our-climate-our-future

Our Climate Our Future

HOW IT WORKS Our Climate Our Future is an interactive video series for young people about climate change.  You must be logged in to view the following resources at...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/high-support-high-expectations-welcoming-global-staff-intention

High Support, High Expectations: Welcoming Global Staff with Intention

Structure, language, and intentional hospitality set the foundation for stronger social bonds, smoother staff training, and a more cohesive camp culture.