https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/role-belonging-camps-strategic-plan
The Role of Belonging in Camp’s Strategic PlanBelonging has always been central to the camp experience. But in today’s social and work climate — shaped by post-pandemic disconnection, shifting generational expectations, and the rising call for...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/inclusive-design%C2%A0cultivating-open-door-culture
Inclusive by Design: Cultivating an Open-Door CultureCreating a positive, open-door employee relations culture is vital in any workplace, but it takes on heightened importance in a day or overnight children’s camp environment. Camps are fast-paced,...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/successful-inclusion-campers-challenging-behaviors
Successful Inclusion of Campers with Challenging BehaviorsTrue disability inclusion requires intentional work to ensure that all children are set up for success in your camp community. However, some children may require additional strategies and a shift in...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/create-sense-belonging-grieving-campers-how-guide-camp-directors-staff
Create a Sense of Belonging for Grieving Campers: A How-to Guide for Camp Directors and StaffWith so much loss in the world — whether from illness, violence, natural disasters, or personal tragedies — there’s a growing likelihood that your camp will welcome at least one grieving child next...
https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-august-26-2025-campwell-training-epic-conversations
ACA Now - August 26, 2025: CampWell Training, EPIC ConversationsIn this issue: Article on how camp is a place where character takes root CampWell Level Two training Fall EPIC conversatioins Staffing Summit early bird deadline: Oct. 1 Character Grant...
https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/benefits-camp
Benefits of CampCamp helps children grow by providing a supervised, positive environment that has safety as a primary commitment.
https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-august-19-2025-find-conference-near-you
ACA Now - August 19, 2025: Find a Conference Near YouIn this issue: Conference Season Is Starting — Find an Event Near You ACA Seeks Candidates for National Board of Directors Make Professional Development Easy New Director Orientation (NDO...
https://www.acacamps.org/news/news/aca-seeks-candidates-national-board-directors
ACA Seeks Candidates for National Board of DirectorsThe National Board of the American Camp Association (ACA) is seeking candidates to fill a limited number of member‐at‐large positions for the 2026 class and beyond as skills and needs of the board...
https://www.acacamps.org/donate/send-a-child-camp-fund
Send a Child to Camp — Build a World of Growth and BelongingThe American Camp Association (ACA) Send a Child to Camp Fund provides camp scholarships for ACA-accredited day and overnight camps to support children who whose families may not otherwise be able to...
https://www.acacamps.org/wisconsin/leaders
ACA, Wisconsin Local Council of LeadersKelly Coulthard LCOL Chair Sarah Carlson Professional Development Co-Chair Shelby Elias Professional Development Co-Chair...