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/coaching-fragile-staff%C2%A0techniques-decrease-defensiveness-increase-resilience

Do important people respect me? Do I belong here? Am I seen as competent? These internal questions shape how young people hear and respond to feedback. The Staff Coaching Challenge If...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/we-all-have-superpower-character-conversation-angus-fletcher

Angus Fletcher, PhD, is a professor of story science at Ohio State University’s Project Narrative, the group’s main objective being to promote leading-edge research and education in the field of...

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/news/press-release/american-camp-association-receives-400000-grant-strengthen-disaster-preparedness-response-camp

Investment will support vulnerable camps through accreditation access and nationwide climate-preparedness training.

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-january-6-2026-new-year-new-aca-bookstore

In this issue: ACA is excited to share an updated online bookstore Product of the Month: Enhancing Camp Safety Climate Symposium Call for Proposals Quality Programs Training Levels 1 and...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/american-camp-association-announces-partnership-trellis-press-llc-expand-its-publishing-program

The American Camp Association (ACA) partners with Trellis Press to expand its publishing program, offering enhanced professional resources for the camp industry.

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-december-23-2025-annual-impact-report

In this issue: 2025 Annual Impact Report Culture Starts Before the Contract: A Strategic Approach to Staff Hiring Build Community at EPIC Preconference NDO blended learning course...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-december-16-2025-j-1-visa-alert-supporting-neurodivergent-campers-staff

In this issue:  Urgent J-1 Visa Alert! Supporting Neurodivergent Campers and Staff Quality Programs Training Levels 1 and 2 Blog: Helping Kids Balance Screen Time Year-Round...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/memoriam-armand-baer-ball

Armand Baer Ball, Jr. passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025, at the age of 95. Armand was a deeply respected leader in the camp community. He joined ACA after a long career in youth...