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https://www.acacamps.org/blog/blessing-least-favorite-activity
Blessing of the Least Favorite ActivityGuest post by Audrey Monke In her best-selling book, The Blessing of a Skinned Knee, Wendy Mogel discusses the importance...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/my-favorite-camp-counselor
My Favorite Camp CounselorGuest post by Michael Eisen When I was nine years old I spent my first summer at camp. It was a huge...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/fun-success
Fun = Success!“People rarely succeed unless they have fun in what they are doing.” — Dale Carnegie Did you know that when your kids have the chance to engage in free,...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/right-activities-right-moments
The Right Activities for the Right MomentsSometimes having the right activity at the right moment can make the difference between a good day and a great day at camp! Here are some no-planning, no-equipment-necessary games that you can play...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/nature-nurtures-kids
Nature Nurtures Kids!Stargazing in the night sky, hiking in an ancient forest, even just feeling the breeze on a warm day — these simple things help kids find peace of mind, wonder, and a greater connection to the...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/dear-mom-dad-come-get-me-now
Dear Mom and Dad . . . Come Get Me NOW!Guest post by Missy Schenck The first time I went away to summer camp I had just finished the third grade. All first-year campers have nagging...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/handling-campers-homesickness
Handling Campers' HomesicknessAccording to author and psychologist Michael Thompson, PhD, 97 percent of children experience at least some occasional homesick feelings at camp. Considering that statistic, you’ll probably have...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/practicing-independence
Practicing IndependenceAt camp, some kids practice sports, some practice instruments, and some practice their belly flops. But one thing that ALL campers practice is independence! Camp provides a nurturing and safe...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/messages-anxious-camper
Messages for an Anxious CamperGuest post by Audrey Monke “Children want to be independent, and they realize that they cannot be truly independent until they beat homesickness, even when they have a painful case of...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/youre-not-alone-even-president-gets-kidsick
You're Not Alone — Even the President Gets "Kidsick"!If you’re feeling the blues while your child is away at camp — or anticipating the day they leave for camp with a little sadness — you’re not alone. In fact, even President Obama feels this way about...