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

• 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 ziplining, 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
• Five tips for first-time campers — and their parents
  December 18, 2016, Washington Jewish Week, by Justin Katz
• The Children Who Saw Too Much
  October 3, 2016, Huffington Post/RYOT, by Melissa Jeltsen
• Summer camps all about fun & independence for kids
  July 21, 2016, WITN, by Dave Jordan/Stacia Strong
• This Summer Camp Is Raising the Next Generation of Vegans and Activists
  July 2, 2016, Care2, by Natalia Lima
• Summer Camps Say They're Not Sweating Over Zika Risk
  June 16, 2016, WKMS et al
• Your Kids Can Have a Million-Dollar Camp Experience on a Budget
  June 11, 2016, Dallas Morning News et al, by Gina Regusa
• Summer camp 101: Catapult into camp season with tips from parenting expert
  May 31, 2016, WTOP, by Rachel Nania
• UW-Steven's Point offers summer camp variety
  May 13, 2016, Stevens Point Journal
• 8 Shoe Styles for Kids Heading to Summer Camp
  Arpil 28, 2016, Footwear News, by Barbara Schneider-Levy
• Summer Camps: Choosing the Best One for Your Child
  April 25, 2016, Univision, by Rachel Sokol
• A family vacation for all: Bug juice and bunk beds
  April 14, 2016, Philadelphia Inquirer, by Terri Akman
• Summer Camp Often More Than Fun for Kids
  April 5, 2016, Orange County Register, by Kelly St. John Regier
• Is my child ready for overnight camp?
  April 4, 2016, UofMHealthBlogs, by Aarti Raheja, M.D.  
• Ask the Right Questions Before Picking a Camp
  March 28, 2016, Lexington Family Magazine
• South Bay Parenting: Frantic search for summer camps already underway
  March 25, 2016, Daily Breeze, by Renee Moilanen
• Tips to reduce the stress of picking the perfect camp
  March 25, 2016, San Francisco Gate, by Peggy Spear
• Summer Camps Preparing Kids for a 21st-Century World
  March 24, 2016, Colorado Springs Gazette, by Arianne VanDerWege

Videos

• Summer camps all about fun & independence for kids
  July 21, 2016, WITN
• Registering for the best summer program for your child
  May 20, 2016, khon2
• 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

The Children Who Saw Too Much
October 3, 2016, Huffington Post/RYOT, by Melissa Jeltsen