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https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/turning-camp-counselors-nature-specialists-pemi-nature-instruction-clinic
Turning Camp Counselors into Nature Specialists: The Pemi Nature Instruction ClinicIntroduction Richard Louv, in his book Last Child in the Woods, “links the absence of nature in the lives of today’s wired generation to some of the most disturbing childhood trends: the...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/farm-dining-hall-camp-farm-program-long-history
Farm to Dining Hall: A Camp Farm Program with a Long HistoryIn 1890, the folks who built the water powered grist mill just off Carson Creek, outside Brevard, North Carolina, never envisioned that one day the property surrounding the mill would become Gwynn...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/interview-richard-louv-using-nature-principle-camps-reduce-nature-deficit-disorder-children-adults
An Interview with Richard Louv: Using the Nature Principle and Camps to Reduce Nature-Deficit Disorder — for Children and AdultsWhat progress have you seen in the movement to connect children and nature since you wrote Last Child in the Woods in 2005? Last Child didn’t create the children...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/keeping-it-going-nature-connection-year-round
Keeping It Going: The Nature Connection Year-RoundSo you did it! All your planning and intentionality in working to make connections to nature a cornerstone of your program are paying off. You watch happily as, in those glorious days of camp,...
https://www.acacamps.org/book/201-nature-human-nature-activities
201 Nature and Human Nature ActivitiesCliff Knapp and Joel Goodman This book contains a gazillion time-tested ways (give or take a couple quadrillion) to put into practice thoughtful ideas. Parents, teachers, and camp staff will find...
https://www.acacamps.org/book/humanizing-outdoor-environmental-education
Humanizing Outdoor and Environmental EducationJoel Goodman and Cliff Knapp Environmental education at its best. This book artfully weaves together activities that expand our consciousness of the natural world and of ourselves. A gold mine of...
https://www.acacamps.org/book/outdoor-living-skills-environmentally-friendly-guide
Outdoor Living Skills: An Environmentally Friendly GuideA must-have for anyone teaching outdoor skills: program leaders, outdoor educators, youth-program volunteers, camp counselors, teachers, and parents. This guide will help you to teach the basics of...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/know-whats-below
Know What's BelowWhere public utilities meet the properties they serve, knowing what's buried before you disturb the ground is more than a good idea: It is the law and violations are subject to significant penalties...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/becoming-part-new-normal
Becoming Part of the New Normal2020. Shall we say 2020 was a year to remember or one to forget? Camps across the country are even still trying to decide as leadership teams dig deeply to identify how they can shield their...
https://www.acacamps.org/book/nature-oriented-activities-leaders-guide-4th-edition
Nature-Oriented Activities: A Leader's Guide (4th Edition)Hundreds of hands-on activities promote ecological conservation, stewardship, and respect without sounding like lengthy lectures. Educators will be well equipped to instill environmental...