https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/connecting-good-genuine-through-building-character

We know that camp has always been a place for helping young people develop in positive ways — building both character strengths and life skills they will carry with them long after camp ends. Keeping...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/life-changing-power-camp

As we begin a new year, I am reminded once again of the extraordinary role camp plays in the lives of children, families, and communities across the country. Each camp season offers young people the...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/belonging-done-right-interview-lauren-ridloff

An accomplished actress, Lauren Ridloff has captivated audiences from the stage and screen in her Tony-nominated role as Sarah Norman in Children of a Lesser God on Broadway, as a series...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/frontline-staff-guide-preventing-peer-peer-abuse-among-campers

A practical guide for frontline camp staff to recognize, prevent, and respond to peer-to-peer abuse among campers — promoting safety, respect, and a supportive camp culture.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/serving-all-2025-eleanor-p-eells-award-winners

Each year, ACA’s Eleanor P. Eells Award for Program Excellence honors camps that embody the spirit of the award’s namesake through their efforts to provide exceptional programming that effectively...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/emergence

Honk If You Love Snoopy, it said.   She didn’t press on the horn, but oh, how she could have.   Remembering how she had admired his confidence, his imagination, his...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/camp-activities-fall

If your camp offers after-care programs, Thanksgiving camp, or other fall camp experiences for kids, these fall-themed activities are great for entertaining campers and don’t require a lot of setup...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/trending-food-industry-food-dye-bans-substitutions

Astoundingly, food dye consumption has increased over 500 percent within the last 50 years (Bell, 2023). Many of the foods containing these dyes are consumed by children. On January 15, 2025, the...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/developing-leaders-character

Since it can sometimes be difficult to hire a full staff to lead our camp programs, we may be left wondering which character strengths are “must haves,” and which ones we can provide training for. I...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/leadership-tomorrow

As I speak to camp professionals across the country, I continue to hear incredible stories of impact from the summer. As campers and counselors formed friendships face to face and enjoyed fun and...