https://www.acacamps.org/book/basic-camp-management

Armand and Beverly Ball Basic Camp Management: An Introduction to Camp Administration (Ninth Edition) is a comprehensive guide to camp administration for camp administrators, recreation...

https://www.acacamps.org/book/creating-positive-youth-outcomes

The Creating Positive Youth Outcomes book with CD-ROM offers a 7-step process for program evaluation to help you increase positive youth outcomes. Learn how to evaluate...

https://www.acacamps.org/book/outdoor-living-skills-environmentally-friendly-guide

A must-have for anyone teaching outdoor skills: program leaders, outdoor educators, youth-program volunteers, camp counselors, teachers, and parents. This guide will help you to teach the basics of...

https://www.acacamps.org/book/101-nature-activities-kids

Jane Sanborn and Elizabeth Rundle 101 Nature Activities for Kids is a “one-stop shop” for anyone who is seeking a “perfect” and memorable nature activity for their group....

https://www.acacamps.org/book/201-nature-human-nature-activities

Cliff Knapp and Joel Goodman This book contains a gazillion time-tested ways (give or take a couple quadrillion) to put into practice thoughtful ideas. Parents, teachers, and camp staff will find...

https://www.acacamps.org/book/humanizing-outdoor-environmental-education

Joel Goodman and Cliff Knapp Environmental education at its best. This book artfully weaves together activities that expand our consciousness of the natural world and of ourselves. A gold mine of...

https://www.acacamps.org/book/business-camp

Ann Sheets and Dave Thoensen The Business of Camp is for camp owners, directors, and executives of camps of all types and sizes—whether you are new to the camp business or...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/new-wisconsin-summer-camp-economic-impact-study-highlights-important-role-camp-industry

Martinsville, IN – (March 30,2021) – A new study conducted by...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/new-american-camp-association-survey-demonstrates-camps-can-operate-safely

Summer 2020 survey confirms safety and offers hope for children to rebuild necessary social and emotional connections through camp experiences this summer.   Martinsville...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/american-camp-association-validates-research-study-published-2020-summer-camp-experience-during

Study Demonstrates Day and Overnight Camps Successfully Mitigated COVID-19 Spread in 2020   Martinsville, IN— (February 23, 2021)  — The American Camp...