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https://www.acacamps.org/resources/understanding-bullying-within-camp-setting-tips-parents
Understanding Bullying Within The Camp Setting - Tips for ParentsWhat 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
A Partnership of Caring - Parents and Camps Join TogetherChild 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/public-lands-use-resources-camps
Public Lands Use - Resources for CampsUse of public lands and waters is essential for many camp programs. It is estimated that at least 9 percent of all camps use public lands and waters for at least a portion of their...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/healthy-teens
Healthy TeensACA 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
Early Adolescence - Ages 11 to 13Developmental 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...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/middle-adolescence-age-14-16
Middle Adolescence - Age 14 to 16Developmental Milestones Increase their hypothetical reasoning abilities Conduct increasing future planning Experience further sexual maturation and explore issues of...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/healthy-kids
Healthy KidsRole Model Relationships: Making healthy human connections Health Begins with Youth: Get Your Kids Moving Now Camp...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/child-adolescent-development-articles-parents
Child/Adolescent Development Articles for Parentshttps://www.acacamps.org/resources/designing-your-programs-best-enhance-camp-experience
Designing Your Programs to Best Enhance the Camp ExperienceTop Tips for Camps Intentionally select program activities that provide one or more of the youth-development supports (supportive relationships, safety, youth involvement, skill building)....
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/children-nature-belong-together
Children and Nature Belong TogetherHow Camp Teaches Kids to Think Green! Camp programs are among the very best ways for children to learn a lasting appreciation for nature and a lifelong interest in caring...