https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/making-paddling-more-inclusive-kayaking-nonprofit-diversify-whitewater

Diversify Whitewater was founded in June 2020 during the Black Lives Matter movement with the mission of sharing the beauty of paddling with Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), and allies.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/aca-now-october-17-2023-mentorship-program-partnerships-increase-equity-inclusivity

In this issue: National Mentorship Program launched, Partnerships to Increase Equity and Inclusivity webinar, awards and Golden Lens deadline, Quality Improvement in Action webinar, and more...

https://www.acacamps.org/about/annual-report/2023-annual-impact-report

This was a year to reconfirm that camp as a socially enriching, experiential environment plays a significant role in helping today’s youth and future leaders thrive — and a great time to focus on...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/national-award-nominations-golden-lens-contest

Deadlines are quickly approaching for both of these. 

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/sustainability-access-summit

Join Us! The American Camp Association is proud to present the 2023 Sustainability and Access Summit: Cultivating the Path and Planting Seeds of Opportunity for youth of...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/3-important-lessons-kids-learn-camp

Camps teach resilience, independence, and problem-solving skills that benefit kids during their camp years and beyond.

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/quality-improvement-action-prepare

  The first phase of the continuous improvement cycle is “prepare”. In this phase, camp professionals should ensure organizational readiness to engage in assessments and improvements....

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/aca-national-mentorship-program

ACA is excited to launch the pilot year of a National Mentoring Program! In this program, small groups of mentees will be paired with a seasoned camp professional mentor for monthly virtual group...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-64-2023-staffing-summit-preview

Get ready for the third annual Staffing Summit! Tune in to learn about this year's event, including major themes, keynote speakers, and session topics. Thanks to Staffing Summit Co-Chairs Kim...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-october-10-2023-economic-impact-study-video-preventing-camper-camper-abuse

In this issue: a video of camp professionals talking about the Economic Impact Study, the blog "Staff Recruitment in a Digital World," Understanding and Preventing Camper-to-Camper Abuse...