https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/autism-wandering-drowning-risk
Autism, Wandering, and Drowning RiskChildren 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
Camp Weather Preparedness Guide: How to Best Protect Campers from Severe WeatherProtect 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
New Director Orientation Blended Course Cohort DDThe 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
Building Essential Behavior Skills Through a Neurodiversity LensMany 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
Disaster Preparedness and Response at Camp ProjectThe 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/powerful-programming-how-build-great-character-qualities-outstanding-program-planning-leadership
POWERFUL PROGRAMMING: How to Build Great Character Qualities with Outstanding Program Planning and LeadershipJoin 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/camp-staff-recruitment-retention-committee-book-club
Camp Staff Recruitment and Retention Committee - Book ClubJoin 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/building-camp-centered-risk-management-framework
Building a Camp-Centered Risk Management FrameworkThis 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...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/creating-space-imperfection-growth-accountability-allyship
Creating Space for Imperfection, Growth, Accountability, and AllyshipAt camp, learning and growth happen every day, and when staff are navigating identity, power, and belonging, the way we respond in those moments matters deeply. This one-hour webinar invites camp...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/building-character-through-cultural-responsiveness-camp
Building Character Through Cultural Responsiveness at CampThis webinar explores how camps can create transformative character development experiences by embracing culturally responsive-sustaining approaches. Participants will discover how character...