https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/being-your-authentic-self

Being authentic means being true to your core beliefs.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/holding-space-splash-zone-dealing-cultural-trauma

I will never forget the first time I stepped through the turnstiles and into an amusement park. It wasn’t Six Flags or Universal Studios. It wasn’t Disneyland, Disney World, or some other Magic...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/having-hard-day-take-mini-break

Humor me for a moment and do the following: Take a deep breath while counting to four. Imagine crisp, clean air and positive feelings spreading through your body. Hold your breath while...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/shellfish-allergy-least-encountered-most-dangerous

Almost seven million Americans have an allergy to shellfish based on consumption amount, age, and locale. Shellfish are aquatic animals with a shell or shell-like exoskeleton. The two major...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/fostering-character-strengths-through-camp-life

“Watch your thoughts, they become your words; watch your words, they become your actions; watch your actions, they become your habits; watch your habits, they become your character; watch your...

https://www.acacamps.org/donate/corporate-support

We greatly appreciate the generous support the ACA receives through corporate sponsorships. They help ACA be a force for positive change in the lives of thousands of children throughout the country...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/bullying-what-it-what-it-isnt-what-do-what-not

Question: What are the chances that a bully will be among the group of campers you are responsible for this summer? Answer: Zero. Sorry, this is a trick question. Bullying is a behavior, not an...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/seven-keys-making-magic-camp-summer

As a camp counselor, you have the amazing opportunity to create life-changing moments for kids this summer. But with long hours, high energy, and constantly shifting dynamics, it can be tough to...

https://www.acacamps.org/about/get-involved/volunteer/volunteer-locally

The personal benefits of volunteering go well beyond the emotional boost of “giving back.” 

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/easy-one-two-three-using-data-advance-equity-your-camp

Whenever we’re brought on board to support a camp in creating a greater sense of inclusion and belonging within its community, almost always, one of the first things we’re asked is, “How do we even...