https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/setting-your-drivers-success-summer

The transportation of kids, equipment, and supplies at camp plays a large role in the success of camp each summer. Going on field trips and participating in other off-site activities contributes to...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/goes-your-guide-summer-training

Summer is just around the corner, which means it’s almost time for summer camp! Growing up, I spent my summers at a three-week sleepaway camp on the Oregon Coast. It was where I learned to love the...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/newsletter/volunteer-voices-interview-megan-lynch

I recently spoke with Megan Lynch, a volunteer with EPIC New England and a member of the Women in Camping speakers committee.   Bekah Carmichael: So tell me, Megan,...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/newsletter/volunteer-voices-interview-shanelle-rauh-dave-thoensen

I recently had the chance to speak with Shanelle Rauh and Dave Thoensen, who are the co-chairs of this year’s National Conference committee. Bekah Carmichael: Thanks for taking...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-50-volunteerism-aca

Are you interested in becoming an ACA volunteer? Do you already serve ACA by sharing your time and talents?

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/aca-redwoods-group-working-together-bring-safety-training-camps

The American Camp Association (ACA) is excited to announce a collaboration with The Redwoods Group to further the availability of camp safety training courses.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/impetigo-what-does-it-look-what-should-you-do

John presented to the camp health center begrudgingly, after his counselor requested he get a blister on his heel looked at by one of the nurses. The nurse at health check happened to be a new...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/lessons-learned-acas-crisis-hotline-2021

Part of the magic of camp is the unexpected. In most cases, the unexpected means spontaneous, unscripted moments of connection, growth, and renewal — but the unexpected can also mean uncertainty, or...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/tips-lyme-disease-prevention-camp

As staffers, parents and kids prepare for another memorable summer at camp, there is one important detail that must not escape our attention - doing everything possible to ensure that children are...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/aca-accreditation-revised-standards-what-does-it-mean-your-camp

No Visit in 2019? If your camp is not scheduled for an on-site accreditation visit in 2019, you need to: Sign the 2019 Annual Statement of Compliance prior to the start of...