https://www.acacamps.org/blog/picking-right-day-camp

Now is a great time for parents to arrange a tour of a local day camp.  Whether parents are looking for a camp for the first time for their child or thinking about switching camps, going on a...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/camp-research-age-covid-19

Research is a big thing right now.  Of course it is — people seek certainty when things are uncertain, as they certainly are amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Research brings certainty, right?

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/2020-sites-facilities-programs-study-findings-day-camps

You’ve probably gathered by now that, here in the research wing of ACA, one of our favorite pastimes consists of developing surveys, studies, and evaluations that help us expand the value and...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/camp-more-essential-ever

Camp teaches . . . and we do it really well. So well in fact that the kids have no idea they are learning. Camp is a kid-tested and parent-approved classroom with a curriculum that delivers daily...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/5-tips-healthy-eating-made-easy-your-camp

Saying that this year has thrown us for a loop is an understatement. Whether you are attending camp virtually or on-site and socially distanced, one thing remains the same—you’ve got to eat....

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/camp-kindness-day-2020-reimagined

This year has been extremely challenging for the entire camp community, not just in the United States, but all over the world. Through all this, so many have come together ⁠— as camp people do best...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/how-connect-campers-during-holiday-season

During the holiday season, families and friends come together and reflect on the happy memories they have made together. For children who attend camp, reflecting on camp memories is also important —...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/how-bring-camp-home-summer-make-additional-revenue

Over the past two months, as we’ve adjusted (and readjusted) our summers, it has been a chance to evaluate the essence of what we impart to campers, staff, and families each summer. Looking ahead,...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/turning-tiktoks-camp-talks-role-young-staff-can-play-virtual-program-development

Since March, the COVID-19 pandemic has been at the forefront of our minds as cancellations rolled in, and for many people camp looks different this summer. Each summer brings new challenges and this...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/marketing-your-online-tuck-shop

Many aspects of camp are going digital this year, including your merchandise store. An online tuck shop is an excellent source of revenue for your camp, putting your brand front and centre on items...