https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/armed-dangerous-fugitive-situations-near-camp

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, a man stole a truck...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-southeastern-fall-camp-conference

Please join us for the 2024 Southeastern Fall Camp Conference! The Southeastern Fall Camp Conference is in Greenville, SC. It features educational breakout sessions covering topics...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-ohio-camp-conference

Please join us for the 2025 Ohio Camp Conference!  The Ohio Camp Conference, located at the Ohio 4-H Center at Ohio State University, is a one-day event for camp professionals....

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-winnekota-leadership-summit

Please join us for the 2025 Winnekota Leadership Summit! Join fellow camp and youth development professionals for top-notch education and networking opportunities at the...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/camp-security

According to the US Department of Justice (DOJ), the incidence of violent crimes committed against and by children and youth continues to rise in America. This alarming data has youth-serving...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/talking-children-about-tragedies-death-national-disasters

Top Tips for Camps  Establish a mental health support network. Build relationships with community mental health resources prior to your camp season. Have...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/responding-media-about-emerging-issue-public-violence

Media Tips for Camps Support from ACA. Refer media inquiries about this very sensitive topic to the American Camp Association Administrative Office.  ACA has trained...

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/resources/talking-parents-about-protecting-their-children-camp-summer

Key Messages for Camps Camps are communities where nurturing adults support children emotionally and are committed to their safety and well-being. As camp professionals, we are painfully aware...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/crisis-response-tips-camps

Top Tips for Camps Create a crisis response plan. Prior to your camp season, develop your plan. With the proper resources and planning, you can minimize many of the...