https://www.acacamps.org/blog/camp-real-job

Everyone has skills and abilities. Some are your unique aptitudes and talents that come to you naturally and easily. Other skills and abilities will be added or improved upon through education,...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/handling-campers-homesickness

According 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/ohio/grants

ACA, Ohio is proud to be able to offer the Grants Program. This program awards grants for the purpose of improving and expanding the camp experience in Ohio. Any member (camp or individual) of...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-august-13-2024-staffing-summit-keynotes

In this issue: 2024 Staffing Summit keynotes announced CampWell trainings Article on why day camps would benefit from hiring staff outside their local areas....

https://www.acacamps.org/about/inclusion-belonging/our-commitment

Through this work, the American Camp Association commits to prioritizing and appropriately resourcing inclusion and belonging to increase the reach, relevance, and equitable access to camp...

https://www.acacamps.org/about

The American Camp Association is a community of camp professionals who, for over 100 years, have joined together to share our knowledge and experience and to ensure the quality of camp programs...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-august-6-2024-start-planning-conference-season

In this issue: Upcoming regional and national conference and events Article on dangerous heat conditions and preventing heat-related illnessess ACA national award nominations Sponsored...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-new-york-new-jersey-2024-day-camp-conference

Join the ACA, New York & New Jersey for the 2024 Ben Appelbaum Day Camp Conference hosted by Camp Riverbend in Warren, NJ. Going back to our roots, the conference this year will focus on touring...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/child-abuse-prevention-resources

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https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/campfires-coding-tech-trends-shaping-modern-camps

Have you ever wondered how technology is transforming the traditional camp experience?