https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/be-kind-leader

I am 16. My peers and I have always relied on kindness and support from one another. Despite the political polarization and toxic narratives that can drive society today, kindness isn't just a...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/american-camp-association-vice-president-mike-pence-talk-summer-camp

Camp directors and operators from across the country joined the call to discuss the approach to safely and responsibly reopening summer camps amid COVID-19.   Martinsville,...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/american-camp-association-ymca-usa-announce-groundbreaking-educational-resource-support-summer-camp

New Scientific Analysis Illustrates How Covid-19 Could Impact Children's Summer Camp Experiences Martinsville, IN—May 18, 2020 The ...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/parent-communications-considerations-when-camp-does-open

As communities in a number of states begin to open up, state-by-state conversations are being held about if, how, and when camps can open. Provided your state/local public health authority makes a...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/aca-hotline-taking-stock-striking-realistic-balance

The Fall 2019 issue of CampLine included a summary of the year’s Hotline calls. The American Camp Association (ACA) categorized the year’s calls into various areas. They found a full 65...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/role-mandated-reporters-virtual-youth-programming

Protecting children is everyone’s responsibility. Anyone who has a reasonable cause to suspect that a child is being abused must report that suspicion. This even includes when we are interacting with...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/develop-your-skills-camp

I am going to take a stab in the dark and guess that you are not planning on becoming a professional camp counselor. True, some of you will fall in love with camp this summer and may end up changing...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/different-kind-mentor

Mentors come in all types, shapes, and sizes. There are loud ones, quiet ones; short ones, tall ones; young ones, old ones. The common denominator is “one” — as in “Be one!” While there are many...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/2020-golden-quill-golden-lens-winners

2020 Golden Quill Award Winner Elizabeth Marable and Ariella Randle Rogge “Where Are Their Adult Pants? Tools, Catchphrases, and Understanding for Choosing Today’s Staff Members” (January/...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/challenging-your-comfort-zone

Making decisions is a part of life. Growing means you have to test your comfort zone. You can do this by empowering yourself with knowledge, desire, and the necessary skills to expand your perceived...