https://www.acacamps.org/blog/5-reasons-not-worry-while-your-kids-are-camp

Worrying when our kids are away from us is normal for parents. Every time I’ve ever dropped my kids off for a new adventure without me, I’m excited for them. But I’m also concerned about their safety...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/safe-haven-learning

A decade ago, an awkward, uncertain bus ride took me somewhere I never expected to go. My physical destination was camp, where a throng of excited kids would gather for outdoor adventure and...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/six-habits-i-wish-every-counselor-had

Many years ago I traveled from my hometown of Boston to four different cities in the United States — Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, and New York — and conducted a series of focus groups with...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/food-fire-fun-all-one-why-how-offer-outdoor-cooking-camp

At lunchtime, youthful chefs ages nine to 12 gather around tables in the camp dining room with knives in their hands and plastic cutting boards in front of them. Trying to follow directions in the...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/performing-arts-programs-camp-need-creativity-digital-world

The culture of camps is deeply rooted in being places where kids not only have fun, but where they connect socially. Today, camps are taking on greater importance and many are focused on specialized...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/programs-innovatively-investing-campers-futures-2018-eleanor-eells-award-winners

Each year, ACA’s Eleanor P. Eells Award for Program Excellence recognizes camps that embody the award’s namesake by developing superior programming that effectively and creatively addresses the...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/laws-regulations-affecting-your-camp

Federal, State, County, Municipal Regulations and Taxes There are a number of regulations and taxes that apply to the camp industry. These will vary by state or local governmental bodies. It may...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/criminal-background-checks-staff-volunteers

Information has changed since this article was published.  Click here for more recent information. Performing criminal background checks on the...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/state-laws-regulations/state-regulations-new-jersey

Date Revised: 12/6/2019

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/state-laws-regulations/state-regulations-connecticut

Date Revised: 01/08/2020 Effective October 1, 2015: A new law requires a Safe Water Skiing Endorsement to accompany a Boating License.  Known as "Emily's Law" - read the details of...