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https://www.acacamps.org/blog/join-backyard-campout
Join the Backyard CampoutACA recently teamed up with the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) in an effort to keep getting more kids outdoors, reaping the benefits of nature experiences. Camp is one of the best places for kids...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/nurture-creativity-camp
Nurture Creativity at CampGuest post by Ann Sheets In his closing keynote speech at the 2013 ACA National Conference in February, Dr. Gary Krahn spoke about children's creativity. He reported that during the...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/power-kindness
The Power of KindnessGuest post by Audrey Monke “Being considerate of others will take your children further in life than any college degree.” —Marian Wright Edelman In our cut-throat, competitive culture...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/importance-camp-friendships
The Importance of Camp FriendshipsKids come home from camp with lots of stories — games they played, meals they ate, and, most importantly, friendships they formed. Often times, the relationships formed at camp have a lifelong impact...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/why-kids-need-camp-role-models
Why Kids Need Camp Role ModelsOne of the greatest treasures of a camp experience is the bond formed between campers and their counselors. Not only do campers receive a bounty of fun times and memories with their favorite...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/handling-heat-summer
Handling the Heat of SummerIn the heat of summer, camps are accustomed to taking precautions to ensure the safety and comfort of campers when temperatures get extreme. Drinking plenty of water, moving more “active” programming...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/all-around-world-cultural-exchange-camp
All Around the World: Cultural Exchange at CampYou might call them international staff, but they’re really camp cultural exchange visitors! We love working with and learning from people from other countries — and there’s no better place to do...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/10-rainy-day-activity-ideas
10 Rainy Day Activity IdeasThe fun doesn’t have to stop when it rains! If you’re looking for some ways to spend a rainy day at camp, try these activities out.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/your-campers-think-youre-awesome
Your Campers Think You're Awesome!As a camp counselor, you have a special bond with your campers. Maybe it’s because you teach them new games and songs, eat your meals together, and experience the thrills of camp as a team. And maybe...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/play-work-childhood
Play Is the Work of ChildhoodGuest post by Marla Coleman “Play is not a luxury we should ration, but rather a crucial dynamic of physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development for children of all ages....