Skip to main content
  • For Camp Professionals
  • For Parents & Families
  • News
  • Volunteers
  • Donate
  • Login
American Camp Association Logo -- Home
Main Menu Close
Back to Main Menu
  • About
    • Who We Are
      • Mission, Vision, & Values
      • Leadership
      • Strategic Plan
      • Inclusion & Belonging
      • Safety at Camp
      • Staff & Local Offices
    • Membership
      • Benefits & Rates
      • Manage Membership
      • Join/Renew
    • Partnerships
      • Brand Alliance Partners
      • Foundation Partners
      • Collaborations
      • Kindred & Affinity Groups
    • Get Involved
      • Volunteer with ACA
      • ACA Connect
      • Annual Impact Report
      • Awards & Recognition
      • National Mentorship Program
      • Public Policy & Advocacy
  • Events & Education
    • Events Calendar
      • ACA National Conference
      • ACA Conferences & Events
      • Certifications by Camp
      • Camp Fairs
    • Online Learning
      • Courses & Webinars
      • Staff Training Certificates
      • Customized Staff Training
      • New Director Orientation
    • Learner Benefits
      • Continuing Education Credits
      • University Directory
  • Accreditation
    • Accreditation Overview
      • Introduction to Accreditation
      • Getting Started
      • Standards at a Glance
      • Accreditation Process Guide
    • Accreditation Academy
      • Learning
      • Accreditation Portal
      • Annual Accreditation Report (AAR)
    • Accreditation Volunteers
      • Visit Assignment Tools
      • Volunteer Resources
      • Accreditation Volunteer Portal
      • Become An Accreditation Volunteer
  • Jobs
    • Job Seekers
      • Summer Camp Jobs
      • Year-round Camp Jobs
      • International Staff
      • Work for ACA
    • Find Staff
      • Summer & Seasonal Staff
      • Year-Round Staff
      • Recruitment/Retention Tools
      • Job Fairs
  • Research
    • Camp Research
      • Economic Impact Study
      • Camp Impact Study
      • ACA Research Forum
      • Camp Business Operations
      • History of Camp Research
    • Continuous Improvement
      • Camp Program Quality
      • Youth Development Outcomes
    • Innovative Projects
      • Character at Camp Initiative
      • Camp-School Partnerships
      • CampWell
      • Leadership Pathways Project
      • Promoting Character Through CIT Programs
      • Youth Programs on Campus
    • Get Involved in Research
      • Submit to Research Forum
      • Research & Evaluation Advisory Committee
  • Resources
    • Resources for Camps
      • Camp Crisis Hotline
      • Core Competency Toolkits
      • Character at Camp
      • Camping Magazine
      • Inclusion & Belonging
      • Health Forms & Records
      • Recruit/Retain Staff
      • Starting a Camp
    • Marketplace
      • Bookstore
      • Buyer's Guide
      • Group Purchasing
      • Buy/Sell a Camp
      • Camp Rentals
      • Listing on Find a Camp
      • New Product Spotlight
    • Laws and Regulations
      • State Regulations
      • Public Policy Updates
      • Advocacy Tools
Search
Become a Member
American Camp Association Logo -- Home
Main Menu Close
Back to Main Menu
  • About
    • Who We Are
      • Mission & Vision
      • Leadership
      • Strategic Plan
      • Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
    • Partnerships
      • Brand Alliance Partners
      • Collaborations
      • Foundation Partners
      • Kindred Groups
    • Get Involved
      • Support ACA
      • Partner with Us
      • Volunteer
  • Benefits of Camp
    • Value of Camp
      • Because of Camp
    • The Case for Camp
      • Why Summer Camp?
  • Health & Safety
    • Why Accredited Camps?
      • How to Choose a Camp
      • Camp and State Regulations
  • Planning for Camp
    • Expert Advice
      • A Camp for Every Child
      • Gauging Your Child's Readiness
      • Coping with Homesickness
      • Blog
    • Preparing for Camp
      • Affording Camp
      • Planning Checklist
      • Camp Visits/FAQs
      • What to Bring
Search
Find a Camp

Breadcrumb

  1. Home
  2. Blogs

We Were Made for This: A Reflection on Connection at Camp

June 16, 2025

This blog post outlines the importance of creating, building, and growing connections at camp this summer.

Read this Article
kayaking

Latest Posts

Expect More from Your Leadership Team (and Encourage Them to Expect More from You)

May 24, 2019

Results of the 2019 Spring Snapshot Survey

May 24, 2019

Sample Size: What It Is and What It Is Not

May 14, 2019

Why Teens Need Summer Camp More Than Ever

May 13, 2019
CampWire Logo

CampWire Episode #18.5 - Hiking Across the Country for Camp

May 13, 2019

New Data on Staff, Compensation, and Benefits: How Does Your Camp Compare?

April 29, 2019
CampWire Logo

CampWire Episode #18 - Inclusion at Camp

April 29, 2019

Youth Outcomes Battery in Action

April 23, 2019

Outside Camp Customers and Inside Camp Customers

April 22, 2019

Overcome Common Barriers to Making Your Camp Staff Feel Valued

April 1, 2019

Volunteering with ACA: Local Council of Leaders Life

April 1, 2019
Donate button on keyboard

How to Host a Facebook Fundraiser for ACA

April 1, 2019
CampWire Logo

CampWire Episode #17 - Why It Matters: A Research Update

March 25, 2019

Our Commitment to Camp Research You Can Use

March 19, 2019

Why Making Friends Is One of the Most Important Things That Happens at Summer Camp

March 11, 2019

What I Learned about Camp Research at ACA National Conference

March 4, 2019
  • Previous page ‹‹
  • …
  • Page 25
  • Page 26
  • Current page 27
  • Page 28
  • Page 29
  • …
  • Next page ››

American Camp Association Logo

American Camp Association
5000 State Road 67 North
Martinsville, IN 46151-7902
Phone: 800-428-2267
Phone: 765-342-8456

Footer Navigation

  • About Us
    • Membership
    • Leadership
    • Careers
    • Press
    • Contact Us
  • Get Involved
    • Donate
    • Join ACA
    • Volunteer
    • Partner with Us
    • Advertise with ACA
  • Helpful Links
    • Find a Camp
    • ACA Connect
    • Bookstore
    • Member Portal
    • Blog
    • Accessibility

Stay Informed

Join our free newsletter, ACA Now, to get the latest news, updates, and professional development opportunities delivered to your inbox every Tuesday.

Subscribe to Newsletter

Footer Social Media

  • Facebook
  • Linkedin

© 2025 American Camp Association, Inc. 
A 501(c)(3) Organization. 

This browser is no longer supported and some key features will not work. We strongly recommend using Edge, Chrome 70+, Safari 5.x+ and Firefox 5.x+.