https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/role-belonging-camps-strategic-plan
The Role of Belonging in Camp’s Strategic PlanBelonging has always been central to the camp experience. But in today’s social and work climate — shaped by post-pandemic disconnection, shifting generational expectations, and the rising call for...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/culture-climate-collective-marks-trauma-identity-camp
Culture & Climate: The Collective Marks of Trauma on the Identity of CampExplore the concept of collective trauma and its profound effects on individuals and communities in this insightful recorded webinar. As we enter the transformative space of camp, we often overlook...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/inclusive-design%C2%A0cultivating-open-door-culture
Inclusive by Design: Cultivating an Open-Door CultureCreating a positive, open-door employee relations culture is vital in any workplace, but it takes on heightened importance in a day or overnight children’s camp environment. Camps are fast-paced,...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/successful-inclusion-campers-challenging-behaviors
Successful Inclusion of Campers with Challenging BehaviorsTrue disability inclusion requires intentional work to ensure that all children are set up for success in your camp community. However, some children may require additional strategies and a shift in...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/create-sense-belonging-grieving-campers-how-guide-camp-directors-staff
Create a Sense of Belonging for Grieving Campers: A How-to Guide for Camp Directors and StaffWith so much loss in the world — whether from illness, violence, natural disasters, or personal tragedies — there’s a growing likelihood that your camp will welcome at least one grieving child next...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/strategies-cultivating-culture-staff-retention-summer
Strategies for Cultivating a Culture of Staff Retention This SummerUnlock the key to staff retention with this recorded webinar, available for you to watch at your convenience! In this recording, you'll discover 5 actionable strategies to keep your...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/protecting-youth-camps-preventing-child-sexual-abuse
Protecting Youth and Camps: Preventing Child Sexual AbuseUnlock insights with this recorded webinar from Stop It Now!, a global leader in preventing child sexual abuse. This on-demand session offers a wealth of resources tailored for parents, youth, and...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/quality-improvement-action-series
Quality Improvement in Action SeriesCamp is a setting where many young people feel safe to be themselves and supported to engage in new and exciting activities. This doesn’t just inherently happen, but instead must be created through...
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The Acorn SocietyNurturing little acorns into mighty oaks.
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/enhancing-camp-safety-security-federal-resources-best-practices-safe
Enhancing Camp Safety & Security: Federal Resources & Best Practices for a Safe Learning EnvironmentNavigate the ever-evolving landscape of security risk in this on-demand recorded webinar, crafted for camp leaders and staff. This informative session dives into research-backed strategies that...