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/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/creating-space-imperfection-growth-accountability-allyship
Creating Space for Imperfection, Growth, Accountability, and AllyshipThis one-hour recorded webinar invites camp professionals to explore how allyship and accountability intersect in staff cultures and how to move away from shame-based responses toward systems that...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/inclusion-belonging/juneteenth
Juneteenth Camp CelebrationsAt camp, we create spaces where young people grow, learn, and build community. Including Juneteenth in your celebrations is a meaningful way to honor freedom, resilience, and joy.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/what-camp-staff-can-do-help-children-excerpt-homesick-happy
What Camp Staff Can Do to Help Children: An Excerpt from Homesick and HappyDear Colleagues, When I sat down to write my new book, Homesick and Happy: How Time Away from Parents Can Help a Child Grow, I wanted to answer three questions: 1) Why is it...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/camp-security
Camp SecurityAccording 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/parents-families/planning-camp/coping-homesickness-camp
Coping with Homesickness at CampThe prescription for homesickness at summer camp is a simple solution of preparation and patience.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/talking-children-about-tragedies-death-national-disasters
Talking with Children about Tragedies, Death, and National DisastersLearn how to support mental health, communicate with families, provide truthful, age-appropriate information, and create a safe, open environment for campers.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/discussing-identity-equity-authenticity-camp
Discussing Identity, Equity, and Authenticity at CampUse these skills for developing more equitable communities where staff and campers feel included in spaces where they want to belong.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/scars-enchantments
On Scars and EnchantmentsI believe that when we become attached to a particular part of the environment, when we try to understand a place and feel at home there, we don’t just learn about that place, we learn about...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/creating-inclusion-camp
Creating Inclusion at CampSocial justice and equity aren’t woven into the fabric of all camps — but they could be.