https://www.acacamps.org/resources/dangerous-games-every-camp-must-know-about

Social media cited as one of the main reasons why these dangerous games are becoming more prevalent Recent media stories have shed a renewed spotlight on the types of dangerous games kids play...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/research-reports-summaries-data-maps

All the data from all the research.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/health-care-reform-impact-camps-employers

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act (HCERA) were signed into law in 2009 and 2010 respectively. Included in these new “health...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/research-column-manuscript-requirements

Academic research articles must contain information useful to camp professionals. All manuscripts must be the original work of the author and not currently under review elsewhere or previously...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/camper-enrollment-staff-recruitment-trends-report

In the fall of each year, the ACA research team polls its members about their enrollment and staffing trends during the summer season. Members respond anonymously and voluntarily, meaning the...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/contingency-planning-framework-camps

While news changes daily and all our lives continue to be significantly impacted by current measures to stem the spread of COVID-19, the American Camp Association continues to be optimistic that...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/covid-19-letters-camp-edition-set-strong-first-impression-net-impression-crisis-response

This article is based on a broader version published on the...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/message-acas-board-chair-president-ceo

Dear Friends and Colleagues, While this was a challenging week, we also saw moments of hope every day: Shining a Bright Light So many camps have stepped up to inspire our children, with...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/laws-regulations-affecting-your-camp

Federal, State, County, Municipal Regulations and Taxes There are a number of regulations and taxes that apply to the camp industry. These will vary by state or local governmental bodies. It may...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/aca-research-advisory-committee-biographies

Meet the volunteer advisory committee for the 5-year ACA research project. Karla Henderson, Ph.D. (committee chair), is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism...