https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/reimagining-faith-based-family-camp-model-family-togetherness

The Blue Ridge mountains of Virginia were settled by strong and resilient families. In Nelson County many families were in these mountains long before a local government was established in 1807....

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/nurturing-innovation-camp

If you look at history, innovation doesn’t come just from giving people incentives; it comes from creating environments where their ideas can connect. — Steven Johnson, scientist and author of...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/are-your-vehicles-drivers-rolling-safely-season

The summer camping season is upon us! Welcoming user groups, families, and campers to join you for a one-of-a-kind experience of fun, camaraderie, and personal growth takes considerable preparation...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/assessing-youth-autism-spectrum-disorders-their-fit-camp

One of the best experiences for a child is that of being a camper. The opportunity to be in a child-centered environment, a setting that uses Mother Nature to help deliver a program resulting in...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/camp-or-college-families-face-hobsons-choice

In the long run up to high school graduation, many camp families may face a Hobson’s choice of camp or college, as it may not really be viewed as a choice at all. And truth be told, that may turn out...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/magazine/contributors-guidelines-camping-magazine

Camping Magazine is your primary source for the most recent trends in the camp industry — the latest research in the field of youth development, critical management tools, and...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/accreditation-volunteer-course-virtual-1

THIS COURSE DATE IS FULL AND THE APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS PASSED. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANOTHER SESSION. This course (formerly known as the Associate Visitor Course) is a 1-day virtual...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-june-25-2024-decoding-camper-behavior

In this issue: A Camping Magazine article offers advice on assessing camper behaviors and de-escalating problems as necessary, Camp Kindness Day in July, and more....

https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/mini-usa-confirms-partners-mini-takes-states-2024

MINI USA is excited to partner with the American Camp Association for the first time. 

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/camp-ultimate-internship-ceos-perspective

For the past 27 years, I have had the profound honor of serving as the CEO and cofounder of The Redwoods Group — a mission-driven insurance company. We were created to prevent kids from being...