https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/impact-technology-social-media-camp-staff

Miles is a first-time counselor at a sleepaway camp in the eastern United States. He had seen an online ad for the camp at which I met him and decided that a summer away from his Midwest town working...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-december-17-2024-work-summer-camp-or-take-internship

In this issue: New Project Real Job blog about one camp's experience creating a professional network to support staff in their careers. Character at Camp grant review volunteer...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/toward-understanding-adhd-developmental-delay-self-control

Josh can't keep his hands to himself when waiting in line. Seth seems to act irresponsibly. Megan never completes an arts and crafts project. These campers' behaviors may have a common link -...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/learning-disabilities-campers

How often do you see the following examples occur in campers? Kenny, a bright ten-year-old, focuses his attention on the counselor's directions during an activity. He appears attentive, but always...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/senior-citizens-day-residential-camping

Camp professionals know that camp is a positive and beneficial experience for everyone. All too often, when speaking of camp and the benefits of camp, the senior community is overlooked. Camp is not...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-december-10-2024-national-conference-registration-deadline

In this issue: Early bird registration deadline reminder Character at Camp survey findings Camp Quality Program preconference workshops in Dallas....

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-september-3-2024-national-conference-registration

In this issue: 2025 National Conference registration open September/October Camping Magazine Staffing Summit deadlines...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-december-3-2025-business-camp-institute-series

In this issue: Business of Camp Institute virtual webinar series in 2025 Upcoming Character Academy webinar on cultural responsiveness Blog on a thoughtful staff applicaiton and interview...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/inclusive-outdoor-programs-benefit-youth

Inclusion for persons with disabilities is rapidly occurring in all areas of living - school, work, and recreation. However, until recently, not much was known about inclusionary practices and their...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/camp-all-special-place-special-people

"Dear Mom and Dad, I’m having a great time at camp," writes twelve-year-old Michael. "Today, I rode a horse for the first time. I thought it would be scary, but it was loads of fun. Tonight I’m going...