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https://www.acacamps.org/resources/inclusion-belonging/race-ethnicity

Race and Ethnicity

Acknowledging and affirming racial and ethnic diversity enriches the camp experience for everyone.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/inclusion-belonging/inclusion-belonging-strategies

Inclusion and Belonging Strategies

Inclusion and belonging strategies serve as a compass for camps, guiding actions and policies toward creating an environment where diversity is celebrated, equity is pursued, and inclusion is the...

https://www.acacamps.org/about/leadership/board-directors

Board of Directors

ACA is led by a volunteer Board of Directors responsible for hiring the chief executive and guiding the association’s strategic direction. The Board ensures ACA delivers meaningful outcomes for its...

https://www.acacamps.org/donate/american-camp-foundation

American Camp Foundation

The American Camp Foundation (ACF) fuels the future of camp.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/celebrating-indigenous-peoples-heritage-month

Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month

In 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/belonging-rhythm-camp

Belonging Is the Rhythm of Camp

Summer camp settings are uniquely positioned to foster the feeling of belonging because they create immersive environments where relationships develop quickly and shared experiences build connection...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/creating-space-imperfection-growth-accountability-allyship

Creating Space for Imperfection, Growth, Accountability, and Allyship

This 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/news/press-release/walt-disney-company-american-camp-association-american-camp-foundation-partner-expand-access-summer-camp

The Walt Disney Company, ACA, and the American Camp Foundation Partner to Expand Access to Summer Camp for Hundreds of Youth Nationwide

Disney supports camperships and brings the spirit of Camp Rock 3 to ACA-accredited camps across the country.

https://www.acacamps.org/about/leadership/aca-leadership-staff

ACA Leadership Staff

ACA staff are committed to providing leadership, development, planning, and implementation of the association's strategic initiatives and resources to support camps and professionals in their efforts...

https://www.acacamps.org/about/partnerships/kindred-groups/emerging-professionals-camping-epic

Emerging Professionals in Camping (EPIC)

EPIC is a welcoming peer community for individuals new to camp work, transitioning into year‑round roles, or stepping into camp leadership for the first time. EPIC offers access to professional...