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/aca-nature-education
ACA Nature EducationThe American Camp Association (ACA) believes that young people benefit emotionally, socially, physically, and spiritually from spending time in close contact with the natural world. This critical...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/transportation-issues-laws-camps
Transportation - Issues and Laws for CampsTransportation Resources Vehicle Log...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/responding-media-about-emerging-issue-public-violence
Responding to the Media about the Emerging Issue of Public ViolenceMedia Tips for Camps Support from ACA. Refer media inquiries about this very sensitive topic to the American Camp Association Administrative Office. ACA has trained...