https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/criminal-background-check-resources

The American Camp Association (ACA) is committed to the protection of children and youth. Because of societal events, significant news media regarding child abuse, and the expecta­tion by parents...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/traditions-old-new

In the days and weeks leading up to opening day, I can hardly contain my excitement about being reunited with my favorite people on the planet. I can’t wait to see how much the campers have grown and...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/15-questions-about-search-engine-marketing-camps-web

In November 2012, my article, “Search Marketing on the Web — Drive New Camper Enrollment and Alternative Businesses,” appeared in Camping Magazine....

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/communication-strategies-create-positive-safe-camp-environment

Researchers have postulated that counselors express lowest perceived competency in their ability to develop camper relationships, handle conflict between campers, and feel limited in their ability to...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/marijuana-revisited

We last wrote on the subject of camps and marijuana use in the fall of 2011, following a variety of camp concerns and inquiries to ACA's Hotline. 

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/i-respect-consent-education-assault-prevention

“The number-one reason I found that parents don’t send their children to summer camp is that parents fear their child will be sexually abused while at camp,” said writer Allison Slater Tate. The gasp...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/money-wise-interview-ron-lieber

"We may not realize it, but children are hyperaware of money,” wrote Ron Lieber in his New York Times bestseller The Opposite of Spoiled: Raising Kids Who Are Grounded, Generous, and...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/2017-camper-enrollment-survey-changing-issues-include-increases-campers-mesh-needs

The results of the 2017 Fall Camper Enrollment and Staff Recruitment Survey show that, in general, the camp industry had a great year. Growth in enrollment in camp programs remained steady in...

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

Dear Bob, As owners and operators of a coed resident camp we have noticed a disturbing trend among both our campers and counselors. We are seeing an increase in the number of...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/presidential-fellows-program-leadership-development-camp-twin-lakes

The age-old question of “What do you do the rest of the year?” is inevitable. Every camp director we know has heard it, often many times. Summer is an intense and busy time, and we have worked hard...