In the News
Every day, camps across the nation are creating positive changes in the lives of children. Find out what the media is saying about the American Camp Association and ACA-accredited camps.
Articles
- Critical Learning Outside the Classroom
April 30, 2012, LA Family, by Peg Smith - Reading and the Camp Experience
March 5, 2012, USA Today, by Peg Smith - Why the World Needs Summer Camp
March 2, 2012, USA Today, by Jeff Merhige - It's Already that Time: How Much Will You Pay for Summer Camp?
February 9, 2012, Yahoo - The Case for Camp — Why Kids Need It Now More Than Ever
February 6, 2012, USA Today, by Peg Smith - For Parents, The Search for Summer camp Is On
February 5, 2012, USA Today, by Michelle Healy - Camp and 21st Century Skills: Oxymoron or Ideal?
February 3, 2012, USA Today, by Peg Smith - Summer Camp Cures Kids of that Cabin Fever
June 7, 2011, USA Today - Dear Parents . . .
March 7, 2011, USA Today, by Peg Smith - Making an Informed Decision — Choosing the Right Camp
March 4, 2011, USA Today - With So Many Opportunities, Why Camp?
February 7, 2011, USA Today - 150 Years of Camp… And Going Strong
February 4, 2011, USA Today - What to Buy Now for Summer Savings
January 18, 2010, MSN Money - The Long Lasting Benefits of Camp,
October 7, 2010, USA Today - What’s the Magic of Camp?
October 5, 2010, USA Today, by Michael Thompson, Ph.D. - When Your Child Feels Homesick at Camp
Parenting Magazine - 'Glee' Summer Camps May Be a Hit with Singing Students
June 4, 2010, USA TODAY, by Stephanie Steinberg - Camps Step Up with BetterTraining on Bullying
May 11, 2010, Associated Press, by Leanne Italie - The Great Education Debate
March 11, 2010, USA Today, by Peg Smith - Camp Jitters Be Gone!
Feburary 10, 2010, Moms Like Me, by Rachel Bucci - Baseball, Apple Pie, and Summer Camp… Take Heart America, Some Traditions Still Prevail!
March 9, 2010, USA Today, by Diane Tyrrell - How to Pick the Right Summer Camp for Your Kid
March 3, 2010, Parenting, by Barbara Rowley - Summer, Unplugged
March 1, 2010, American Way, by Winston Ross - Smart Spending: Plan Ahead to Save on Summer Fun
February 25, 2010, The New York Tims, by Associated Press - What Kids Learn at Camp
February 3, 2010, Washington Post, by Nancy Henderson - Wrap Up the Perfect Gift—Camp!
October 8, 2009, USA Today, by Peg Smith - The Case for Camp: Why kids need it now more than ever
October 6, 2009, USA Today, by Peg Smith - Finding the Right Camp for Your Child
March 12, 2009, USA Today, by Peg Smith - A Field Guide to Preserving Childhood
March 10, 2009, USA Today, by Peg Smith - Summer camps thrive despite economic woes
March 8, 2009, The Washington Times - When Your Kids Go to Summer Camp
July 19, 2008, Newsweek, by Christina Gillham - The Meaning of Summer Camp
July 3, 2008, TIME Magazine, by Nancy Gibbs - Family First: Family camp
May 24, 2007 WCBS TV New York, by Cindy Hsu - Coping with the First-Time Camper
Family Magazine Group, column by Peg L. Smith - Summer Camps Take Teenagers Around World
May 13, 2007, The New York Times, by Jennifer Conlin - Camp is Great Way to Broaden Horizons
April 15, 2007, The Spokesman Review, by Heather Lalley - Youths Pack Resumes and Sunscreen for Camp
March 28, 2007, Reuters, by Belinda Goldsmith - Summer Camps No Longer Just Water Sports, Pranks
March 28, 2007, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, by Paul Nyhan - Summer Camp: It's Getting Too Late Early
December 30, 2006, Washington Post, by Margaret Webb Pressler - Parents Head To Summer Camp With Their Kids
August 2, 2006, National Public Radio (NPR), Morning Edition - Wired Camps: Summer Camps Use Technology to Keep Parents in Touch
May 23, 2006, USA Today, by Anne D'Innocenzio - More Bang for a Bunk: Picking a Summer Camp
April 12th, 2006, MSNBC, by Vanessa Richardson
Op-Eds
- Camping In America: Proud Tradition, Lasting Impact, by Peter Surgenor, President, American Camp Association
- The Pillars of Education Lack an Important Component: Preserving Childhood, by Marla Coleman
- Where Else But Camp? How the camp experience prepares staff for real jobs and real life, by Rodger Popkin
- The Elephant in the Room: Communicating With Kids About the Economy, by Stephen Wallace, M.S. Ed.
Videos
- Are You Ready for Summer Camp? Kids' Camp Go Extreme
Today Show, March 2011 - Video: Choosing the Right Camp
June 2, 2010, Fox News Strategy Room - Video: Peg Smith Appears on CBS’ Early Show
April 26, 2010, CBS' Early Show - Video: Summer Camps for Kids
February 17, 2010, Fox 31 News KDVR - Video: Taking No Chances — Summer camps confront H1N1 reality
July 28, 2009, Fox News - Video: Swine flu fears shutter summer camps
July 27, 2009, NBC Nightly News - Video: Local Camp Giving All Kids Chance To Be A Camper
July 16, 2009, CBS11TV.com Texas - Video: Cutting Camp Costs
W*USA 9, Washington, DC - Video: Faith-based Camps — Interview with Peter Surgenor, President-Elect, American Camp Association
CN8 Your Morning - Video: What to Pack for Camp — Interview with Peg L. Smith, CEO, American Camp Association
Fox 59 Indianapolis - Video: Interview with Peg L. Smith, CEO, American Camp Association
Fox 59 Indianapolis
Podcasts
- Podcast: What are the Real Benefits to You and Your Child of Going to Camp? - Interview with Peg Smith
The Learning Curve, February 6, 2011 - Podcast: Off to Summer Camp - Interview with Peg Smith
VickyandJen.com, June 10, 2010
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