https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/climb-mountain-lessons-resiliency-high-altitude-mountaineer-luis-benitez

Described as one of the world's foremost high-altitude mountaineers, Luis Benitez gives Camping Magazine a personal account of struggle, valor, and resilience as he rose above his own physical...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/parents/preparing-children-summer-camp-experience

"Summer camp is more than a vacation for children," says Bruce Muchnick, Ed.D., a licensed psychologist who works extensively with day and resident camps. "As a parent, there are a few things to...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/parents/5-reasons-why-great-parents-send-their-kids-camp

My shy, quiet nine-year-old went to camp not knowing a soul. Two weeks later, she came home transformed. She blossomed. She made friends, learned a multitude of activities, felt safe, loved,...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/parents/keeping-camp-costs-budget-friendly

Camp is a life-changing experience — one that’s possible for every child and every budget. Even though the experience is priceless, paying for it doesn’t have to be! “I’m a great believer that you...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/parents/chopper-down-parents-get-conflicting-signals-about-nurturing-teens

So-called "helicopter parents" have been recently criticized in the popular press for hovering over their adolescent children, hyper-involving themselves in young lives more in need of independence...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/professional-development-self-care-dynamic-duo

The past few years have been a blur in so many ways. A time warp of self-sacrifice, constant vigilance, planning — and an overall nightmare for health care. It’s been a time for fast-paced learning,...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-ohio-day-camp-connection-cluster-meeting

Join us for an exhilarating in-person networking opportunity at the vibrant Gahanna YMCA, located at 555 YMCA Place, Gahanna, OH 43230. This event is your golden ticket to: Connect,...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/ohio-day-camp-connection-virtual-cluster-meeting-0

ACA Ohio Day Camp Cluster meeting for January - April 2024!  January and March meetings are hybrid and include in-person and virtual while February and April meetings are all virtual....

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/ohio-day-camp-connection-virtual-cluster-meeting-1

ACA Ohio Day Camp Cluster meeting for January - April 2024!  January and March meetings are hybrid and include in-person and virtual while February and April meetings are all virtual....

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/ndo-blended-course-cohort-u

The ACA New Director Orientation (NDO) is a course for seasonal or newer camp directors, assistant directors, program directors, and others moving into camp leadership positions...