https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/building-army-asking-ants

Ant colonies have been used throughout history as models of industry. As a collective, ants are efficient, surprisingly intelligent, and are among the very few animals that organize themselves to...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/partner-online-course/summer-camps-abuse-prevention-program

ASAP's abuse-prevention program is being used to ensure healthly physical and behavorial interactions and safety.  It includes a Director's Guide, screening protocol, staff training - animated...

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/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/events-education/online-learning/partner-online-course/our-climate-our-future

HOW IT WORKS Our Climate Our Future is an interactive video series for young people about climate change.  You must be logged in to view the following resources at...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/silence-tmi-how-get-useful-information-your-parent-surveys

Surveying parents before, during, and after camp programs is one of the most common forms of camp evaluation, yet it is not easy to do well. Some parents are vocal and tell you more than you want to...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/quirky-kids-what-we-can-do-when-kid-doesnt-fit

Description Every cabin/group has a Quirky Kid or two… these are campers who tend to act, do, and socialize differently from their peer.  Quirky kids often don’t pick up social cues, or else...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/we-need-play-now-more-ever

Play is beneficial for ALL ages. It positively impacts brain growth, academic development, social emotional wellbeing and enhances creative and critical thinking across generations. Sadly, playful...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/new-year-new-skills-pro-tips-finding-securing-grant-funding-your-camp

Learn new skills and a fresh outlook about grant funding opportunities. Grant funding can play an important role in helping nonprofit camps withstand the ongoing Covid-19 crisis. Whether you are...