https://www.acacamps.org/blog/deepfakes-peer-pressure-power-no

Kids and teens are increasingly being pressured online to share explicit photos and to engage in harmful activities. Camp counselors and staff can help by reinforcing a simple online safety skill: “...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/letter-first-year-camp-staff

When you sign up to be a camp counselor, there’s a lot people don’t tell you. Regardless of whether you were a camper or not, there are things you can’t understand about living and working at camp...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/magic-you

Let me start by taking you back . . . Young Camp Eleven years ago, I got out of a van that had taken me from my house to this random park. I was with 12 other kids from my neighborhood, some of...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/seven-tree-mendous-activities-promote-appreciation-forests

“Earth and sky, woods and fields . . . teach some of us more than we can ever learn from books.” – John Lubbock A camp experience is filled with vibrant learning opportunities. It often...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/sun-safety-summer-camp-protecting-campers-today-lifetime

Summer camp means fresh air, outdoor adventures, and long hours in the sun. Whether campers are swimming, hiking, playing ball, or gathered at the campfire, the outdoors becomes their second home....

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/engaging-meaningful-character-reflection

As a camp staff member, you have endless opportunities to help shape young people’s character and identity. You have the potential for powerful influence — and with intention your impact can be...

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

Camp season is upon us, and the staff training that supports this time-honored summertime experience matters more than you may realize. As you gather around picnic tables, in cabins, and in meeting...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-texoma-last-call-summer-virtual-social-happy-hour

Summer is about to take over, so let’s squeeze in a little fun before we dive-in! Join us for a virtual social hour on May 4th. Yes, that’s right around the corner, so block your calendar now. We’ll...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-texoma-texas-camp-community-connection-0

Join us on Zoom for an hour of information and conversations as a follow up to our April virtual event. Co-hosted by representatives from ACA, Texoma’s Local Council of Leaders, CCCA and C.A.M.P., we...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/protecting-youth-digital-age-iguardian-trusted-adults

This recorded webinar provides practical insight into the risks children face online and steps adults can take to help prevent online exploitation. Participants will learn about current threats...