https://www.acacamps.org/blog/lgbtqia-representation-matters-camp

We all know that representation matters. We sculpt the way we see the world and how we interact with it by what we come into contact with. Our reality is shaped by the people we encounter and the way...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/why-summer-camp

Consider giving your kids an old-school, summer camp experience that they will learn from and cherish for the rest of their lives — it could end up being the wisest parental investment you ever...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-21-great-camp-singing-experiences-song-leading

What makes for great singing experiences and song leading at summer camp? ACA's John Beitner talks with Jacki Breger and Larry Hall about the transformational power singing has at camp....

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/its-best-part-camp-camper-views-smartphone-policies

As camp directors, we instinctually know that the experience is much better without smartphones and technology, but what do the campers themselves think?

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/refining-survey-instruments-amplifying-youth-voice

Through our ongoing efforts to inform and continually improve, we’re building a multi-faceted approach to collecting camper impact data and feedback. 

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-20-midsummer-safety-training-staff

In the 20th episode of CampWire, ACA talks with Ian Garner of Markel Insurance and Katie Johnson of ...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/why-lgbtq-camp-programs-are-important

LGBTQ+ leadership camps allow LGBTQ+ youth to be themselves and feel accepted and loved in a summer camp environment.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/ongoing-efforts-covid-19-prevention-what-about-face-masks

When camps receive negative COVID-19 screening tests, it is a result of deliberate planning, excellent communication, earned compliance, diligent execution — and a little luck! The situation of...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-19-empatico-connecting-camps-around-world

George Khalaf is the executive director of Empatico - a new business partner of the American Camp Association. In this episode...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/program-quality-camp-interview-director-mountain-camp

What is program quality at summer camp? Is it really worth it? ACA research assistant Rob Warner shares some highlights from his interview with Don Whipple from Mountain Camp.