https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/new-child-wild

Every several years we reexamine the legal duty of care owed by a camp to its families. We do this for a variety of reasons. New laws are passed, and new court decisions are issued. New activities,...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/courageous-honesty-critical-camp-conversations

I had made an early morning appointment with my chiropractor to help with some chronic lower back problems. Given my usual busy schedule, I made it for 8 a.m. — the first available appointment he...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/world-class-career-development

Imagine a fun college summer working at camp, where, as with any other internship, young adults gain knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience while making important connections for their future....

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/research-you-can-use-summer-camp-place-apart

Research is more than surveys, interviews, and statistics — it can be a valuable tool to use when designing camp programs, training staff, or in your marketing efforts. But it's also a critical tool...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/why-i-hate-parenting-books

The mother standing next to me was not my own, which was fine. I was seven when I visited the Washington Monument for the first time, with both my parents. The next time, at 43, I was the married...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/releases-related-issues-revisited

Introduction Camp managers and camp families appear to understand the significance of an agreement in which the camp seeks protection from certain claims. These agreements are encountered...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/after-camp-contacts-between-campers-staff-problem-whose

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https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/whos-charge

 A reality of today’s society is that many campers have parents who are separated, divorced or otherwise in a relationship that creates uncertainty for the camp regarding who is in...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/chain-mail-bullying

Dear Bob, I am checking in with you about a particular current situation to see if you know of any developed resources or guidelines for positive online interactions for early-teens. We have a...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/camper-career-unique-path-importance-becoming-summer-camp-professional

Many of us who grew up going to summer camp feel like it was the place we could most be ourselves. If we had the option, we would make it our second (or first) home. You probably have a story...