https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/emergency-disaster-readiness-camps

Emergency and disaster preparedness is critical to the safety and success of camp programs. Preparing staff, campers, and the broader community requires proactive planning, informed decision-making,...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/immunization-recommendations-summer-2026

Immunizations have historically been an important consideration in building a healthy camp structure.  The requirements and recommendations for immunizations are currently being considered, and...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/autism-wandering-drowning-risk

Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder face unique danger when missing, especially when the child has wandered or eloped from a safe location. Children who wander or elope are substantially...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/camp-weather-preparedness-guide-how-to-best-protect-campers-from-severe-weather

Protect campers from severe weather with this camp preparedness guide. Learn key risks, emergency planning, and response strategies to strengthen safety with proactive, weather-ready protocols.

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/new-director-orientation-blended-course-cohort-dd

The ACA New Director Orientation (NDO) is a course for seasonal or newer camp directors, assistant directors, program directors, and others moving into camp leadership positions. The course...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/building-essential-behavior-skills-through-neurodiversity-lens%E2%80%AF%E2%80%AF

Many of the more complicated behaviors we see at camp (intense reactions, rigidity, shutdowns, sensory overwhelm, difficulty with transitions, or big emotions that escalate quickly) are especially...

https://www.acacamps.org/research/special-projects/preparedness-project

The American Camp Association (ACA) is launching a cohort-based accreditation program designed to help camps strengthen disaster preparedness and response strategies.

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/camp-staff-recruitment-retention-committee-book-club

Join the conversation for a thoughtful discussion of Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara, a New York Times bestselling book that explores how going beyond expectations can...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/powerful-programming-how-build-great-character-qualities-outstanding-program-planning-leadership

Join bestselling author and educator Michael Brandwein for a practical, high-impact virtual session focused on building character through intentional program design and leadership. Packed with ready-...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/building-camp-centered-risk-management-framework

This in-depth webinar provides camp and youth-serving organization leaders with a practical, holistic understanding of risk management as both a protective framework and a strategic decision-making...