https://www.acacamps.org/resources/camp-security

According to the US Department of Justice (DOJ), the incidence of violent crimes committed against and by children and youth continues to rise in America. This alarming data has youth-serving...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/resources-camps-about-public-violence

ACA has compiled a list of resources for camps to help deal with crisis response and dealing with public violence.

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/courageous-conversations-camp

Avoiding tough conversations can hold your team back and erode the culture you're working hard to build. Whether it's addressing a racially insensitive comment, navigating resistance to inclusion, or...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning

ACA on demand courses, certificates, and online trainings equip camp and youth program professionals with the knowledge and skills to deliver safe, high quality, and inclusive experiences that build...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/create-your-own-online-staff-training-packages

Well-established and ever-growing, ACA’s virtual learning portfolio includes online courses, recorded webinars, and staff certificates of added qualifications (in-depth online...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/why-choose-custom-course-training-package

Through ACA’s Professional Development Center, your program has an opportunity to streamline staff training to the 21st century. Our...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/special-course-packages

It’s all about you! Whether you’re looking for education on leadership training, risk management, health and safety, marketing or more, you’ve come to the right place. ACA has it all — just...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/camp-director-package

Improving the quality of your camp programs and activities requires attention to your own continuing education and professional development.  Yet many camp directors struggle for time and...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/camp-staff-member-package

Have you thought about ways to prepare your staff for camp BEFORE they arrive onsite? Are you interested in an affordable solution for integrating camp and youth development experts into your staff...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/armed-dangerous-fugitive-situations-near-camp

In the summers of 2017 and 2018, the West Virginia 4-H camp program experienced multiple incidents where camps were locked down due to armed suspects in the area. In one incident, a man stole a truck...