https://www.acacamps.org/resources/precauciones-para-pasarla-bien-al-sol-en-el-campamento

Los niños deben venir al campamento equipados con una loción para el sol con un índice de protección mínimo de 30 (SPF 30). Muchas actividades en el campamento se llevan a cabo en la sombra para...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/acas-youth-impact-study-phase-1-findings

Promising themes from the interviews conducted in the exploratory phase.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/suicide-prevention

The effects of suicide are not limited to those who die. Suicide is a serious public health problem that has shattered the lives of millions of individuals, families, and communities nationwide. We...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/covid-19/mental-health-resources

Camps Support Social-Emotional Growth and Mental Health Needs in the Time of COVID-19.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/camp-bring-whole-family

When the kids come back from camp bouncing with stories of new friends, fun activities, and favorite memories — you might think, wouldn’t it be great if your entire family could have the bonding, fun...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/understanding-bullying-within-camp-setting-tips-parents

What is Bullying? Bullying is aggressive behavior by a child or a group of children who take advantage of the power they have to hurt or intimidate others. Bullying can take many forms:...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/partnership-caring-parents-camps-join-together

Child Protection is a Shared Responsibility Nothing substitutes for the vigilance and care of parents in determining a safe situation for their children. While no institution--schools, churches,...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/bullying-prevention-camps-take-stand

Bullying prevention is one of five hot topics on the minds of camp staff. To help address this issue,the American Camp Association, in collaboration with Dr. Joel Haber, is pleased to...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/healthy-teens

ACA is committed to promoting healthy lifestyles for youth.  In conjunction with its "Partnering With Parents" initiative, the American Camp Association is pleased to present a series...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/early-adolescence-ages-11-13

Developmental Milestones Increase vocabulary to 40,000 words (nearly double from ages 8-9) Choose friends based on common interests, rather than parent selection Begin the...