https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/three-creative-activities-keep-kids-engaged

Here are three summertime activities that are fun for campers of all ages. Moving Water About the Game: For this game you will need two containers and one sponge, cut in half,...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/moving-forward-together-character-camp

At any given point in the summer, I can stop what I am doing and listen. Through the distance and the noise, I can hear the laughter and play of millions of children at camps across the country. As I...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/character-cultivation-character-controversy

Let’s be honest: as camp leaders, you deal with a lot of controversy. And it can be exhausting! Controversy may stem from drama with staff, parents, or your board — and camper drama is ever-...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/character-time-place-culture-meditation-growth-camp

The word character carries weight. It evokes images of resilience, courage, and kindness under pressure — qualities we hope to develop in our children and refine in ourselves. Yet character, like the...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/golden-lens-contest

The J. Wendell and Ruth T. Howe  Golden Lens Awards photography contest.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/camp-security

According to the US Department of Justice (DOJ), the incidence of violent crimes committed against and by children and youth continues to rise in America. This alarming data has youth-serving...

https://www.acacamps.org/research/special-projects/campwell

CampWell is a six-hour skills-based, in-person, multitiered, training course that guides participants to identify, understand, cultivate, and create a community of well-being.

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-virginias-winter-gathering

Join us at the Virginias Winter Gathering for a day of connection, inspiration, and community with local camp professionals. We are excited to welcome our featured speaker...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-ohio-camp-conference

Please join us for the 2026 Ohio Camp Conference!  The Ohio Camp Conference, located at the Ohio 4-H Center at Ohio State University, is a one-day event for camp professionals....

https://www.acacamps.org/conference/exhibithall/schedule

The conference schedule has been designed to "showcase" exhibits!  Tuesday, February 17, 2026 7:00 a.m.-  4:00 p.m.   — Exhibitor...