Risk Management

With summer rapidly approaching, it is a good time to take an extra look at self-care. We often hear about the significance of taking care of ourselves, especially in the context of the sometimes overwhelming and all-consuming camp setting — but what does it really mean?

A practical guide for frontline camp staff to recognize, prevent, and respond to peer-to-peer abuse among campers — promoting safety, respect, and a supportive camp culture.

Join ACA and thousands of youth-serving organizations across the country in taking a stand to prevent sexual abuse of the children we care for and serve.

“Can someone please share their enrollment agreement? We’re updating our contracts, and I need a good template.” If you’re a member of any of the online camp forums — from the ACA...

During my years as a camp director, safety became more than a set of rules or a checklist; it evolved into a daily practice with my entire team, embedded in everything from early...

Sleep is certainly not the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about overnight camp! Usually, campers and staff are focused on what happens during the waking hours of the...

Get ready for an on-demand, interactive learning experience that dives into real-life lessons from the 2024 ACA Camp Crisis Hotline calls. With firsthand insights from ACA’s 2024...

Having a comprehensive tree management plan can help mitigate risks by identifying and addressing issues and problem areas and ultimately providing a less volatile environment for your campers and staff.

The fall season brings on different types of programming for camps across the country. You may begin hosting rental groups or families at your facilities. When operating these programs, it is critical that there are clear safety practices and expectations within your facilities, property, and programs.

This year’s summer camp season is over, and you’ve brought joy to hundreds or thousands of children and an incredible experience to staff members. Congratulations! Now it’s time to...