Crisis Planning & Response

In the summers of 2017 and 2018, the West Virginia 4-H camp program experienced multiple incidents where camps were locked down due to armed suspects in the area. In one incident...

With summer's 2020 season looming, staff hiring and camper recruitment is in full swing, but we're also ordering supplies, determining content for staff orientation, and making...

Having good risk management practices at camp can help produce a positive camp experience, and also help reduce the likelihood of you needing to file a claim with your insurance...

The threat of wildfires impacts camps more each year.  This recorded webinar explores wildland fire preparation, response, and recovery from four critical perspectives: Public...

All of the following case studies were actual calls to the ACA Camp Crisis Hotline that the Hotline team has identified for a more in-depth look. These cases serve as examples for...

This webinar is meant to provide participants with concepts to proactively develop and/or improve safety and security at their camps and outdoor venues.  The presentation will...

Running a camp is challenging. Running a camp in the United States, where violent events occupy the 24-hour news cycle, is even more difficult. There are so many risks and...