https://www.acacamps.org/download/camp2grow-youth-leadership-environmental-stewardship-program-impact-report

https://www.acacamps.org/download/briefing-paper-campers-serious-illness

https://www.acacamps.org/camp-every-child-traditional-specialty-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/resources/children-nature-belong-together

How 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...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/public-lands-use-resources-camps

Use 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/book/basic-camp-management

Armand and Beverly Ball Basic Camp Management: An Introduction to Camp Administration (Ninth Edition) is a comprehensive guide to camp administration for camp administrators, recreation...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/whats-impact-gender-inclusive-cabins-campers-friendships

That question was one that I and my collaborator Leila Bighash sought to help answer in our...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/program-outcomes-resident-camp-youth-serious-illnesses-disabilities-life-challenges

In 2005, the American Camp Association (ACA) published the first large-scale national research project assessing the youth development outcomes of children who attend day and resident camps in the...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/easy-one-two-three-using-data-advance-equity-your-camp

Whenever we’re brought on board to support a camp in creating a greater sense of inclusion and belonging within its community, almost always, one of the first things we’re asked is, “How do we even...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/kids-diabetes-non-diabetes-camp-setting

I'll never forget walking into the infirmary for my week as a camp nurse and hearing one of the outgoing nurses say, "I got the kid with diabetes again. Don't worry, you don't have one this week." In...