Camping Magazine

Here are three summertime activities that are fun for campers of all ages. Moving Water About the Game: For this game you will need two containers and one sponge, cut in half, for...

Let’s be honest: as camp leaders, you deal with a lot of controversy. And it can be exhausting! Controversy may stem from drama with staff, parents, or your board — and camper...

At any given point in the summer, I can stop what I am doing and listen. Through the distance and the noise, I can hear the laughter and play of millions of children at camps...

Camp is more than fun — it’s a place where character takes root. Through challenge, connection, and community, campers develop resilience, empathy, and purpose. ACA’s Character at Camp Initiative highlights the lasting impact of these experiences.

In the event you find you and your campers have some free time to fill between scheduled events, it’s a great idea to have a quick and simple activity ready to go.

Camp counselors play a powerful role in shaping children's confidence, resilience, and growth — impacts that last far beyond the summer season.

Discover how working at camp offers lessons in leadership, community, personal growth, and lifelong skills through real stories of connection, acceptance, and empowerment.

With summer rapidly approaching, it is a good time to take an extra look at self-care. We often hear about the significance of taking care of ourselves, especially in the context of the sometimes overwhelming and all-consuming camp setting — but what does it really mean?

Camp counselors play a crucial role in shaping character by creating positive environments, role modeling values, and teaching important life lessons — leaving a lasting impact on campers for years to come.

I am filled with excitement as another summer season is upon us. It is my hope that — as you complete staff training and prepare for your summer job — you will experience a bit of...