https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/news-resources

Research shows that camp experiences often increase a child’s confidence, self-esteem, social skills, independence, leadership qualities, adventurousness, and positive connections to nature. Combined...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/native-american-night-sky-storytelling

Explore the mysteries of our Universe with Sky Tellers! Ten Native American myths and legends investigate the reason for day and Night, why we have seasons, the origin of the stars and other wondrous...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/putting-nature-perspective-interview-scott-sampson-phd

Scott Sampson, PhD, is a dinosaur paleontologist, science communicator, and passionate advocate for connecting people with nature. He currently serves as vice president of research and collections...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/putting-sustainability-practice-simple-strategies-implement-camp

Next to national, state, and municipal parks, camps manage some of our most important natural resources. Camp settings not only introduce children to natural resources, build their skills to recreate...

https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/espanol

En los campamentos, cuando los niños hacen nuevos amigos, exploran el mundo a su alrededor y aprenden que “Sí puedo” es un mensaje mucho más contundente que “No puedo”, se produce algo mágico. En un...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/nature-noticing-excursions-making-connections-camp-through-seeing-story-drawing

In the November/December 2015 issue of Camping Magazine, I wrote about a phenomenon I called Noticing Deficit Disorder (NDD), a culturally induced form of vision...

https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/planning-camp/preparing-camp/my-child-has-special-needs

Articles Camp for All: A Special Place for Special People Camp Greentop's Adventure Camp Children...

https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/planning-camp/preparing-camp/camp-visits-making-most-interview

When you receive a camp's brochure, you will invariably have questions for the camp director. From that first phone call or letter, you begin developing an impression of what a particular camp is...

https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/planning-camp/expert-advice

Dear Parent, Welcome to a new chapter in the life of your family! I say this because when a child goes off to camp for the first time, everyone in the family grows from the experience, not just...

https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/planning-camp/preparing-camp/what-bring-camp

Travel Light — Tips on Packing and Gear for Summer Camp Plan Ahead — Living Out of a Backpack, Duffel Bag, Suitcase, or Trunk Review Camp Packing Lists Label Everything — Classic Iron-on/...