Blogs

What's up with the Youth Outcomes Battery?
August 20, 2019

In this blog post, Laurie Browne, PhD, gives an update on the Youth Outcomes Battery tool and discusses what to expect from a future version.
A Better Way to Get Useful Feedback from Parents and Caregivers, Part 2
August 5, 2019

‘Tis the season of parents (and caregivers, and other adults-connected-to-children with whom you as a camp professional interact). You’ve likely dealt with parents and caregivers just about every day of this season, but that interaction tends to... Read More

CampWire Episode #21 - Great Camp Singing Experiences and Song Leading
August 5, 2019

What makes for great singing experiences and song leading at summer camp? ACA's John Beitner talks with Jacki Breger and Larry Hall about the transformational power singing has at camp.

 
Children at Summer Camp: Researchers Delve into Parent Anxiety and What to Do about It
July 22, 2019

When Bridget Trogden and her husband sent their son, Jacob, to camp last month, she was understandably nervous about sending her 12-year old to an overnight program. The week-long residential Adventure Camp, hosted by the Clemson University Youth... Read More

Episode #20
CampWire Episode #20 - Midsummer Safety Training for Staff
July 16, 2019

In the 20th episode of CampWire, ACA talks with Ian Garner of Markel Insurance and Katie Johnson of The Redwoods Group about midsummer safety training for staff as well as other issues insurance providers are seeing at camps.
NASA Space Place: Activities for Your Campers
July 15, 2019

NASA Space Place activities for summer camp attendees help campers to learn about space and earth science.
camp staff looking at night sky
Moments to Be Present During the Summer Camp Season
July 8, 2019

Summer camp season is a busy time for camp professionals, but don't forget to take time to soak it in.
campers
Can’t Get No Satisfaction: A Better Way to Get Useful Feedback from Parents and Caregivers, Part 1
July 8, 2019

Parents. I have them. I know them. I am one. And I was a day camp director who interacted with parents daily (and in the evenings, over the weekends, and, yes, even once on Christmas day). I know the central role that parents play in the daily... Read More

Pages