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https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/planning-camp/coping-homesickness-camp

Coping with Homesickness at Camp

The prescription for homesickness at summer camp is a simple solution of preparation and patience.

https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/planning-camp/preparing-camp/how-afford-camp

How to Afford Camp

There's a camp for just about every budget. Ask the director for summer camp scholarship options.

https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/why-accredited-camps/how-choose-camp-safety-tips

How to Choose a Camp: Safety Tips

ACA accreditation assures parents that the camp has had a regular, independent safety audit that goes beyond regulations in most states. Accreditation Is Different than Licensing Licensing,...

https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/planning-camp/expert-advice/camp-every-child-traditional-specialty-special-needs

A Camp for Every Child - Traditional, Specialty, and Special Needs?

Understanding the strengths in camp focus may help you make your choice. Traditional Means Wide variety of activities Chance for campers to try new activities Exposure to more campers...

https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/planning-camp/expert-advice/camp-every-child-right-camp

A Camp for Every Child - The Right Camp

Camp can last from just a few days or stretch to all summer long. It's well worth the trouble to investigate camp programs before your camper packs a backpack. These questions help you explore the...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/laws-regulations/aca-advocates-your-behalf

ACA Advocates on Your Behalf

We can mobilize! We act! You have a voice! Find out the latest issues and legislation happening in your state.

https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/planning-camp/preparing-camp/what-bring-camp

What to Bring to Camp

Travel Light — Tips on Packing and Gear for Summer Camp Plan Ahead — Living Out of a Backpack, Duffel Bag, Suitcase, or Trunk Review Camp Packing Lists Label Everything — Classic Iron-on/...

https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/preparing-camp/planning-checklist

Planning Checklist

Spring Review Expectations and Values of Camp Seek Recommendations from Friends Consult Faith Communities, Community Centers Attend...

https://www.acacamps.org/about/public-policy

Public Policy

As an educational nonprofit association, the American Camp Association is dedicated to providing quality, reliable, and up-to-date information about the laws and regulations and other public policy...

https://www.acacamps.org/camp-every-child-girls-only-boys-only-or-co-ed

A Camp for Every Child - Girls Only, Boys Only, or Co-ed?

Now may be the opportunity to explore this choice with your camper. Single-Sex Camp Means Breaking gender stereotypes — girls interact with women in positions of authority and boys interact...