https://www.acacamps.org/blog/end-near-grab-social-emotional-learning-data-while-you-can

Social emotional learning. It’s the good stuff we know kids get out of camp: responsibility, interest in exploration, teamwork skills, independence. We also know that...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/choosing-camp-dont-forget-data

Hello camp parents! My name is Laurie, and I recently joined ACA as the Director of Research. In this role, I facilitate Research 360, which is ACA’s new...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/research-360-politics-i-dare-you-keep-reading

Hello colleagues! Yesterday was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and a day that holds a lot of meaning for our country, our communities, and our work at camp. But this day seems to hold particular...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/tips-tricks-developing-logic-model

Greetings Camp Evaluators! Today’s post comes from ACA National Board Member Lisa Westrich, who is the program development director at ...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-podcast-episode-1-national-conference-preview

The American Camp Association introduces Episode 1 of the brand new podcast, CampWire. Listen to President/CEO, Tom Rosenberg, preview our National Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/crafts-help-campers-develop-skills

In honor of National Craft Month in March, Amy Liikala shares her camp crafting memories and what skills she learned from crafting at camp.  When you think back to your own youth...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-35-harness-power-plants-your-program

 Join the conversation about the importance and value of connecting young people to the power of plants and the rewards of growing them as a key aspect of youth development. 

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/prioritizing-camp-safety-training-2021-whats-changed-how-can-we-adapt

It goes without saying that safety training is always an important priority at camp. Whether it's abuse prevention, aquatic, or transportation safety, or how to supervise effectively, it has always...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/2021-camper-enrollment-snapshot

With spring officially sprung and summer just around the corner, it’s hard to believe another camp season is nearly upon us! In an effort to try and gain some insight into enrollment and staffing...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/nasa-eclips%E2%84%A2-provides-engaging-flexible-resources-camps

Captivating and interactive NASA eClipsTM resources use best practices to inspire youth through STEM experiences in...