https://www.acacamps.org/book/100-activities-build-unity-community-connection

This collection of icebreakers, energizers, get-acquainted games, opening and closing activities, and team challenges and games are my favorite ways to build unity, community, and connection within...

https://www.acacamps.org/book/101-faqs-about-families-camp-professionals-guide-happy-campers-satisfied-families

101 FAQs About Families is full of thoughtful strategies and advice for how camp professionals can work constructively with their campers' families. This book contains helpful tips and...

https://www.acacamps.org/book/101-games-activities-strengthen-families

101 Games and Activities to Strengthen Families provides a treasure trove of easy-to-follow activities that are fun, yet carefully designed to bring out the best in all kinds of...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/going-green-camp

What if every camp in America united behind a new model for sustainability to lead a national movement for pro-environmental change? “Going Green” is a vague and intimidating term. We all know we...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/safe-sanitary-water

It's been years since we talked about potable water systems in Building Principles, and with opening camp just around the corner, this seems like an ideal time to revisit some of the key points that...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/buffet-serving-line-family-style-pros-cons

What type of dining service does your camp use? To get an idea of what is currently popular in camps, I conducted a survey among camp food service directors and received some insightful responses...

https://www.acacamps.org/book/family-based-youth-ministry-revised-expanded

Have you tried all the new youth programs? Have you planned one too many wacky activities? Are you frustrated about the size of the youth group? Here's an approach to ministry that takes youth work...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/why-summer-camp

Consider giving your kids an old-school, summer camp experience that they will learn from and cherish for the rest of their lives — it could end up being the wisest parental investment you ever...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/what-did-winter-do-your-camp-property

The winter of 2018–2019 was one that many hope is not repeated soon! Winds, torrential rains, snow, and even drought were prevalent. As you prepare for the upcoming summer, it is important to pay as...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/dutch-oven-cooking-tools-tips

Gabe, now a fifth grader, was pumped that he had graduated prerequisite camp programs required to experience Adventure Camp for the first time. Gabe conquered the zip line, sailed on the lake, and...