https://www.acacamps.org/resources/resources-camps-about-public-violence

ACA has compiled a list of resources for camps to help deal with crisis response and dealing with public violence.

https://www.acacamps.org/about/annual-report/2022-annual-report

This year's report focuses on addressing nationwide mental health concerns, staffing shortages, and broadening partnerships and collaborations to provide more children and young adults of all...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/health-forms-records-campers-staff

ACA has many resources available to help in the operation of your camp, including sample forms, policies, and procedures. 

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/engaging-staff-season-how-investing-relationships-can-boost-retention

In the current tight labor market, there has been a lot of focus on strategic and...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/this-or-that-reflection-staff-hiring-recruitment

The "This or That" game encourages folks to make a decision given only two choices. We invite you to think about each “this or that” with regards to your own staffing strategies to gain insight for...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/make-your-camps-next-registration-big-success-technology

The results of registration season have a huge impact on the success of your camp! It’s a lot of pressure on such a short period. Even though this time is exciting, the same challenges always seem to...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/understanding-trans-experience-camp

Overview: The camp experience produces many positive outcomes for children--- self-identity, self-worth, self-esteem, leadership, along with growth in personal skills and...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/how-make-your-camp-more-inclusive-lgbtq-friendly-conversation-brave-trails

Chaco interviews Jessica Weissbuch, cofounder and executive director of Brave Trails, a nonprofit organization dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth leadership.  It was 2015, and Camp Brave Trails just...

https://www.acacamps.org/safe-healthy-meetings

ACA is committed to providing opportunities to engage in the safest and most enjoyable in-person experience possible. This approach may vary by location, resources available, and current local...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/news/indiana-youth-programs-campus-initiative-supported-lilly-endowment

Thirty-five Indiana colleges and universities received Indiana Youth Programs on Campus Initiative grants.