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https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/sailing-experience-lifetime
Sailing Into the Experience of a LifetimeLast summer, I had the incredible opportunity to be part of an Outward Bound sailing course, an experience that I hope to do again in the near future. I had never sailed before, and the thought of...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/three-creative-activities-keep-kids-engaged
Three Creative Activities to Keep Kids EngagedHere 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
Moving Forward Together: Character at CampAt 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
Character Cultivation: Character in ControversyLet’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
Character as Time, Place, and Culture: A Meditation on Growth at CampThe 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/conference/program/schedule
Schedule at a Glance: 2026 National ConferenceThe ACA Conference Planning Team is currently working on the 2026 program schedule. More details coming soon. Download the 2025 daily...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/golden-lens-contest
Enter The 2026 Golden Lens ContestThe J. Wendell and Ruth T. Howe Golden Lens Awards photography contest.
https://www.acacamps.org/research/special-projects/campwell
CampWellCampWell 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
ACA, Virginias Winter GatheringJoin 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
ACA, Ohio Camp ConferencePlease 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....