https://www.acacamps.org/resources/diversity-equity-inclusion/mental-emotional-social-health

Focusing on the mental, emotional, and social health (MESH) of campers and staff reflects a holistic understanding of well-being.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/inclusion-belonging/lgbtqia

Being inclusive of LGBTQIA+ individuals at camp means creating a safe, welcoming, and affirming space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, and asexual/aromantic...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/inclusion-belonging/gender-specific-needs

Respecting gender at camp means acknowledging and supporting the varied ways in which individuals experience and express their gender.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/inclusion-belonging/inclusion-belonging-strategies

Inclusion and belonging strategies serve as a compass for camps, guiding actions and policies toward creating an environment where diversity is celebrated, equity is pursued, and inclusion is the...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/inclusion-belonging/cultural-responsiveness

Cultural responsiveness values and celebrates individual cultures and identities, treating them as essential assets within the camp community.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/inclusion-belonging/accessibility

The work to make camps accessible includes recognizing and valuing every individual’s ability to participate fully in camp life.

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

The ACA New Director Orientation (NDO) is a course for...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/resources-support-camps-after-hurricane-helene

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, our Eastern and Central region camp community has faced tremendous challenges. Over the past few days, we have seen and heard the heartbreaking stories of how...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-october-1-2024-hurricane-helene-support-awards-deadline

In this issue: Resources and Support for Camps After Hurricane Helene ACA Awards Nominations Deadline CampWire Podcast: Gender-Affirming Practices at Camp...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-september-24-2024-staffing-summit-deadline

In this issue: Blog about the 2024 virtual Staffing Summit Blog on camp buying behavior Assessing diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies across camps Virtual fall health...