https://www.acacamps.org/blog/value-discomfort-creating-learning-environment-camp-staff

“I don’t feel safe discussing this topic, and if a camper wanted to discuss it, I would just tell them that and redirect them to something else.” – Camp Staff 2023 I was leading an...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/how-camps-include-character

ACA built a survey to learn more from the field about how character already shows up at camp. In this blog, we share results from the survey and what we are learning so far

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/zoom-rooms-zen-dens-redesigning-camp-space-mental-health

As we shared recently, a lot of camps are redesigning...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/does-your-camp-need-therapist

Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee partnered with a local therapy practice to provide on-site, drop-in counseling for their staff this summer.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/program-outcomes-quality-common-theme-impact-funding

Camp Twin Lakes (CTL) serves campers who have medical illnesses, disabilities, and other adverse childhood experiences at three year-round camp locations in Georgia. CTL operates as a...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/national-economic-impact-study-supporting-growth-impact-awareness

In August 2023, ACA and the University of Michigan’s Economic Growth Institute (EGI) launched the first of its kind National Economic Impact Study. And we need your help. 

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/program-quality-continuous-improvement-tims-camps

Program quality (PQ) is essential to youth programs, and research shows that high-quality programs are directly linked to more positive outcomes for youth. PQ refers to the environment that is...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/summer-2023-trends-issues-spotlight-well-being-camp

These are the findings from the 2023 Trends and Issues Pulse Survey taken this spring.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/summer-2023-trends-issues-spotlight-anticipated-camper-staff-challenges

These are the findings from the 2023 Trends and Issues Pulse Survey taken this spring.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/rhythm-power-drum-positive-benefits-group-drumming-camps

There are 3.2 million hashtags of #drumming on Instagram alone; it's no doubt one of the most popular percussion instruments around and is said to be the world’s oldest instrument. Research...