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https://www.acacamps.org/blog/aca-camp-crisis-hotline-annual-review-2022

ACA Camp Crisis Hotline Annual Review 2022

Case studies and lessons learned from the ACA Crisis Hotline.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/how-support-camper-mental-health

How to Support Camper Mental Health

Here are some steps you can take to support camper mental health.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/camp-bring-whole-family

Camp: Bring the Whole Family!

When the kids come back from camp bouncing with stories of new friends, fun activities, and favorite memories — you might think, wouldn’t it be great if your entire family could have the bonding, fun...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/connecting-nature

Connecting with Nature

"Camp is a time to explore, a time to let your brain grow, and a time to connect with the outside."  In this video blog, former ACA CEO Tom Holland explains the benefits of getting outside at...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/understanding-bullying-within-camp-setting-tips-parents

Understanding Bullying Within The Camp Setting - Tips for Parents

What is Bullying? Bullying is aggressive behavior by a child or a group of children who take advantage of the power they have to hurt or intimidate others. Bullying can take many forms:...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/partnership-caring-parents-camps-join-together

A Partnership of Caring - Parents and Camps Join Together

Child Protection is a Shared Responsibility Nothing substitutes for the vigilance and care of parents in determining a safe situation for their children. While no institution--schools, churches,...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/healthy-teens

Healthy Teens

ACA is committed to promoting healthy lifestyles for youth.  In conjunction with its "Partnering With Parents" initiative, the American Camp Association is pleased to present a series...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/early-adolescence-ages-11-13

Early Adolescence - Ages 11 to 13

Developmental Milestones Increase vocabulary to 40,000 words (nearly double from ages 8-9) Choose friends based on common interests, rather than parent selection Begin the...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/middle-adolescence-age-14-16

Middle Adolescence - Age 14 to 16

Developmental Milestones Increase their hypothetical reasoning abilities Conduct increasing future planning Experience further sexual maturation and explore issues of...