https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/partner-online-course/darkness-lights-camp-counselor-training

Darkness to Light's Camp Counselor Training empowers counselors in camp settings to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse.  Define child sexual...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/increase-belonging-reflection-camp

A breakup letter to the “Rose, Bud, Thorn” reflection exercise: Let’s include more campers by varying the strategies we use to reflect at camp, instead of reflecting in the same way every night.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/ode-parks-recreation

The wise and enthusiastic Leslie Knope once said, “I care. I care a lot. It’s kinda my thing” (Scully & Miller, 2009). To all parks and recreation professionals, we know you care. You care a...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-july-18-2023-national-conference-call-proposals

In this issue: National Conference session proposals, Camp Kindness Day, Staffing Summit registration, and more....

https://www.acacamps.org/link/creation-justice

Join others who are engaged in environmental justice and build your local grassroots community - The Creation Justice Movement is emerging at this kairos moment to connect and...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-july-11-2023-campkindnessday-national-summer-learning-week

In this issue: Camp Kindness Day on July 19, National Summer Learning Week, July 10-14, and more....

https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/accreditation-volunteers

Volunteers are the heart and soul of the ACA-Accreditation program. Without Accreditation Volunteers, the American Camp Association would not be able to implement the Accreditation program. ...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/next-summers-staff-recruitment-starts-today

Research suggests college-aged students are already thinking ahead to employment plans for next summer, so it's important to have conversations about the future with staff you'd like to return to...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/stay-sun-safe-summer

Sunshine is synonymous with camp. It can be healthy, and it can lift your spirits — but the sun can also be dangerous. Sunlight produces ultraviolet (UV) rays, which can lead to changes in the...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-july-4-2023-latest-camping-magazine-extreme-heat-camp

In this issue: the July/August Camping Magazine, heat-related iIllness at camp, Golden Lens contest, and more....