Blogs

Follow a Butterfly
August 12, 2013

In July, I had the opportunity and privilege to visit a number of ACA camps in Southern California. Visits to camps are always inspiring. This trip was particularly enjoyable because I was given the opportunity to not only spend some quality time... Read More

Famous Campers and Camp Staff Share Thoughts on Character
August 12, 2013

This summer at camp, you undoubtedly learned a lot about character. We've compiled a few quotes on character from some famous former campers and camp staff.

Share your thoughts about character in the comments below, post them to the... Read More

Advice for New Camp Leaders
August 7, 2013

Whether you already have a new camp leadership role, or you’ll be going for one next summer, there are a few things to keep in mind as you become a camp leader.

Your role is different than it was as frontline staff member, and your... Read More

My Brain, My Heart
August 6, 2013

Am I missing courage? I am a Wizard in an Oz of my own making.

I love to assimilate thoughts and concepts that may appear ambiguous and create meaning. To do so takes courage because at times the results may appear foolish. Yet, when I... Read More

All Around the World: Cultural Exchange at Camp
July 31, 2013

You might call them international staff, but they’re really camp cultural exchange visitors! We love working with and learning from people from other countries — and there’s no better place to do that than at camp!

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The Power of Kindness
July 22, 2013

Guest post by Audrey Monke

“Being considerate of others will take your children further in life than any college degree.” —Marian Wright Edelman

In our cut-throat, competitive culture, where assertiveness and achievement are... Read More

10 Rainy Day Activity Ideas
July 16, 2013

The fun doesn’t have to stop when it rains! If you’re looking for some ways to spend a rainy day at camp, try these activities out.

1. Marshmallow Tinkertoys and Towers
If there’s one food that you have in abundance at camp, it’s... Read More

Time to Reflect
July 10, 2013

“We don’t learn from experience. We learn from reflecting on experience.”
—John Dewey, influential educational reformer

After a day on the ropes course or canoeing on the river, we ask our campers to reflect on what they learned... Read More

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