https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/anxiety-virtue
Anxiety Is a Virtue?An interview with Tracy Dennis-Tiwary, PhD
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/fighting-wellness-youth-thrive-when-you-do
Fighting for Wellness: Youth Thrive When You DoAn Interview with Brittany Patterson, PhD
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/reframing-mental-health-camp
Reframing Mental Health at CampMental health at camp has always been a challenge. But for many camps, it wasn’t until worldwide stressors started piling up in 2020 that this challenge became overwhelming.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/how-support-camper-mental-health
How to Support Camper Mental HealthHere are some steps you can take to support camper mental health.
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/traversing-complex-emotions-mesh-findings-path-ahead
Traversing Complex Emotions: MESH Findings for the Path AheadDescription Since the onset of COVID-19, researchers have expressed considerable concerns about the state of our individual and collective well-being. Studies suggest challenges...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/new-normal-rethinking-staffing-communications
The New Normal: Rethinking Staffing CommunicationsThese tips can help you increase your job post visibility and attract more prospective staff candidates.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/lost-boys-finding-their-way-summer-camp
Lost Boys: Finding Their Way at Summer CampAre boys in crisis? Popular literature (Raising Cain, Lost Boys, Boys and Sex) and theater (Dear Evan Hansen) seem to suggest so. Terms such as “boy code” and “toxic masculinity” further paint a path...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/considerations-implementing-mental-health-behavioral-supports-camp
Considerations for Implementing Mental Health and Behavioral Supports at CampIf you’ve been thinking about adding behavioral or mental health supports to your program, you’ve also probably realized that the devil is in the details. Supporting mental, emotional, and social...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/key-takeaways-pulse-survey-summer-2022-trends-issues
Key Takeaways from Pulse Survey — Summer 2022 Trends and IssuesThe survey asked questions about enrollment and campers, camp staff, and budget and operations.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/resources-camps-about-public-violence
Resources for Camps about Public ViolenceACA has compiled a list of resources for camps to help deal with crisis response and dealing with public violence.