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

• The U.S. Should Help Children Go to Summer Camp | Download Printable PDF
  May 31, 2022, The New York Times, by Mara Gay
• Is paying for summer camp a challenge? Here's how to cover it without breaking the bank
  April 17, 2019, USA Today, by Charisse Jones
• How to Choose the Right Camp for Your Child — And Budget
  March 21, 2019, Working Mother, by Stephanie Emma Pfeffer
• Is My Child Ready for Summer Camp?
  March 22, 2019, Red Tricycle, by Sunshine Parenting
• 5 ways summer camp makes a difference — and what to look for in a camp
  March 20, 2019, The Conversation, by Dan Richmond and Robert Warner
• Planning for Your Kid's First Summer Sleepaway Camp
  January 11, 2019, Backpacker Magazine, by Lisa Jhung
• The Best of Summer Camps in the United States and the Importance of an ACA Accreditation
  January 8, 2019, Newsweek, Special US Camp Edition
• Program Quality Goes to Summer Camp, Where it Belongs
• August 29, 2018, Youth Today, by Laurie Browne
• For many kids, summer means powering down for camp
  August 10, 2018, AP; St. Louis Post-Dispatch, et al., by Leanne Italie
• The New Camp Counselor Is a Therapist
  July 20, 2018, The Wall Street Journal, by Douglas Belkin
• Preparing Your Child for Sleep Away Camp
  March 23, 2018, Cincinnati Parent Magazine, by Kim Dinan
• Tech-free camps change kids' brains for the better. How have parents and kids adjusted?
  March 20, 2018, Philadelphia Inquirer, by Terri Akman
• Expert: Disconnecting kids for camp time can improve their social skills and more
  March 1, 2018, Greenville News, by Chris Worthy
• Summer camps 101: Education, camp experts share tips on how to select a camp for your child
  February 15, 2018, Cincinnati Enquirer, by Sheila Vilvens
• How to Choose a Summer Camp
  January 10, 2018, MetroKids, by Terri Akman
• Man Completes Paddleboard Journey On Miss. River
  October 24, 2017, CBS Minnesota
• Do's and don't for parents searching for the right summer camp for kids
  16 KMTR, by Elise Haas
• Preparing your child for summer camp will ensure success
  April 5, 2017, Fox 59 Indianapolis, by Deanna Fry
• Sweet Dreams and Flying Machines
  April 3, 2017, Huffington Post, by Stephen Gray Wallace
• With zipining, archery, and art comes LGBTQ acceptance at camp
  April 5, 2017, Philadelphia Inquirer, by Terri Akman
• Local Camp Veteran Leads National Group
  January 9, 2017, Atlanta Jewish Times, by Logan C. Ritchie
• Is Your Child's Summer Camp Accredited by the American Camp Association?
  January 8, 2017, MetroKids, by Terri Akman
• Could it be Magic? The Transformative Pixie Dust of Sleepaway Camp

  January 1, 2017, Baltimore's Child, by Liz Spikol

Videos

• How to pick the best summer camp for your kids
  May 31, 2018, KEPR, Elise Haas
• Safe and secure summer: What to know before your child goes to camp
  May 14, 2018, WPSD Local 6
• Summer camps all about fun & independence for kids
  July 21, 2016, WITN
• Summer Camp Safety: What Most Parents Don't Know
  May 13, 2016, Fox 42, by Shannon Smith
• Simplifying Summer Camp for Parents
  April 28, 2016, WISHTV 8 Indianapolis, by Lauren Lowrey

Additional ACA Resources

• The Value of Accreditation
• Why Camp? What are the benefits of summer camp experiences?
• What should families know when planning for camp?
• What role does summer camp play in my child’s education?
• Why work at camp?
• What are ways to help families afford camp?
• How are camps working to be more accessible?