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https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/child-sexual-abuse-prevention-redwoods-training-course
Child Sexual Abuse Prevention – A Redwoods Training CourseThe training follows a story of sexual abuse from the eyes of a child. Madison, a fictional character based on a real event we handled, tells us her story through journal entries. In this training,...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/camp-safety-trainings-package-redwoods-training-courses
Camp Safety Trainings Package – Redwoods Training CoursesWe want to help you keep your campers safe by equipping your staff to best create safe communities for all. This 11-course package is being offered in collaboration with Redwoods. Each title is nine...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/role-just-culture-safety-camp
The Role of Just Culture in Safety at CampDescription What is Just Culture? Why is it important? How does it influence safety? And what does it have to do with my camp? This workshop will address these questions. We’ll...
https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-character-playbook-july-august-camping-magazine
ACA Now: Character Playbook, July/August Camping MagazineIn this issue: Press release about the Promoting Character Through Counselors-in-Training Programs at Medical Specialty Camps initiative and available resources July/August Camping...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/professional-development-events-near-you
Professional Development Events Near YouExplore the very best in professional development and networking opportunities designed for camp and youth development professionals. From skill-building sessions to meaningful conversations about...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/promoting-character-education-parents
Promoting Character Education to ParentsMost parents want their children to develop traits like honesty, responsibility, kindness, empathy, respect, perseverance, self-confidence, curiosity, creativity, and compassion; essentially aiming...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/using-community-practice-promote-character-camp-leadership-programs
Using a Community of Practice to Promote Character in Camp Leadership ProgramsAn Interview with Ana Baggiano and John “Mitch” Mitchell
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/fostering-positive-character-camp
Fostering Positive Character at CampThe “fun” started on the very first day of camp. I was helping some of my 10-year-old boys put their belongings into their respective cubbies when I turned to help a youngster we’ll call “Jake.” As I...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/sailing-experience-lifetime
Sailing Into the Experience of a LifetimeLast summer, I had the incredible opportunity to be part of an Outward Bound sailing course, an experience that I hope to do again in the near future. I had never sailed before, and the thought of...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/three-creative-activities-keep-kids-engaged
Three Creative Activities to Keep Kids EngagedHere are three summertime activities that are fun for campers of all ages. Moving Water About the Game: For this game you will need two containers and one sponge, cut in half,...