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For more than a century, the American Camp Association (ACA) has helped camps provide transformative experiences for generation after generation of young people. As a nonprofit, ACA provides research...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/17-gaps-your-emergency-action-plan-how-fill-them

Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) are required of all employers by federal law. No types of businesses are exempt. So, every camp — no matter its type, size, or location — must create and train its...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/extra-extra-joy-impact-newspaper-production-camp

According to the News Literacy Project (2025), 82 percent of teens struggle to differentiate news from advertisements, opinions, and entertainment. Thirty-five percent say they barely read for fun...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/aca-celebrates-launch-bipartisan-congressional-camp-caucus

Representatives Chris Pappas and Chuck Edwards File to Establish First-Ever Caucus Dedicated to the Camp Community.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/more-band-aids-lessons-care-summer-camp

As an incoming senior psychology major and pre-med student at the University of Maryland, College Park, seeking summer clinical experience opportunities, I was advised to contact hospitals, clinics,...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/three-craft-activities-hail-springs-arrival

Try these artsy, hands-on crafts to awaken your campers’ imaginations and get them into the spirit of spring. Bunny Puppets Materials: Paper bag Three pipe cleaners Cotton ball...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/summer-fun-foods-all-allergy-friendly-snack-shack-options

Let’s face it, campers love an occasional visit to the infamous “Snack Shack” at camp. Nothing says freedom like choosing a slushie, popsicle, popcorn, or candy while Mom and Dad aren’t monitoring...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/preparing-summer

As spring begins to unfold, I know that for many of you this is one of the most intense and consequential times of the year. While the world around us may still be shaking off winter, camps across...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/2026-march-april-camping-magazine

Art, science, and philosophy issue.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/science-behind-magic-camp

On the last day of camp, a shy 10-year-old who had barely spoken during the first week stood before 200 people and sang a solo at the closing campfire. Her voice was clear, confident, and full of joy...