https://www.acacamps.org/resources/visas-international-staff-campers

Annually, nearly 30,000 international students provide cultural exchange as staff at camps in the United States.  International campers also provide an important aspect of cultural exchange as...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/nasa-eclips%E2%84%A2-provides-engaging-flexible-resources-camps

Captivating and interactive NASA eClipsTM resources use best practices to inspire youth through STEM experiences in...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/university-camps-navigating-virtual-programming-minors-lessons-learned

Let’s begin by stating the obvious: 2020 was hard! While it was not the path any of us chose, it was the path presented to us, and we had to adapt. Some programs made the difficult decision...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/bridgeusa-cultural-exchange-program-update

Before COVID-19, summer camps were hosting an average of 25,000 cultural exchange visitors through the BridgeUSA Camp Counselor program each year, filling critical leadership and specialty instructor...

https://www.acacamps.org/book/camp-activities-science-twist

Every year, millions of youth attend camp programs. Camp is a powerful youth development setting and provides a natural place for science education and exploration, as the wonders of the world...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/testimonials-stories-needed-j-1-cultural-exchange-participants-americas-camps

ACA continues to closely monitor developments in Washington with the J-1 Cultural Exchange programs for camp counselors and support staff. These programs are vital to America’s camps and we are...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/j-1-visa-update

ACA is monitoring current developments related to the Summer Work Travel and Camp Counselor categories of the J-1 Visa.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/immigration-reform-impact-camps-utilizing-cultural-exchange-visitors

The most recent changes to Immigration Law in the US were enacted in 2013.  It is anticipated that the US Department of State will again consider J-1 Visa Cultural Exchange regulations in 2016...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/video-games-camp-are-you-kidding-me

No, in fact, I'm completely serious. For the record, my 40-year career has been spent entirely within the camp, sports, and community center worlds, and has included positions as coach, athletic...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/photograph-mosquito-babies-map-mosquito-habitats-camp

Mosquitoes are the world’s most dangerous animal, but monitoring efforts can bring early warning of potential disease outbreaks. Campers in your programs can help! Take photos of mosquito "babies" (...