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https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/medical-marijuana-current-issues-camps
Medical Marijuana: Current Issues for CampsIntroduction A call recently came into the American Camp Association (ACA) Crisis Hotline from a member camp: Three adults attended a family camp and brought medical marijuana with them. Upon...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/brains-emerging-adults-risk-taking-consequences-camps
The Brains of Emerging Adults, Risk Taking, and the Consequences for CampsRisk management in the camp profession often means rigorous tests of equipment, detailed training for staff, and preventative measures to eliminate risk. Yet, we often fail to take into account the...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/weather-activities-nasa
Weather Activities from NASASurvivor: Earth Ages 12 to 14 — A series of ten lessons designed to teach students about local and global water issues....
https://www.acacamps.org/conference/keynote-speakers
Keynote Speakers and General Session Info for the 2024 National ConferenceAlyssa Gallagher — Tuesday, February 6 Alyssa Gallagher is a master practitioner for The Wiseman Group and the head of BTS Spark, North America, a nonprofit focused on...
https://www.acacamps.org/conference/teams
2022 National Conference Teams2022 ACA NC Planning Team Dave Thoensen - Conference Chair Tamarak Day Camp Jane Sanborn - Program Chair Sanborn...
https://www.acacamps.org/conference/call-for-proposals
Call for Session Proposals at the 2024 National ConferenceThe 2024 conference CFP site is now closed. Thank you to all who submitted. All submitters will receive email notification of the program team's decision...
https://www.acacamps.org/beware-pirate-housing
Beware Pirate Housing!ACA National Conference and Exhibits We would like to make you aware of a situation that has been brought to our attention. There are companies using various names who have been...
https://www.acacamps.org/conference/program-preview
Program Preview: 2024 National ConferenceNOTE: The Program - Session Grid shows the educational sessions that are offered. For a full listing of other conference events, view the Schedule at a...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/year-round-education-children-youth
Year-Round Education of Children and YouthAmerican Camp Association Position and Resources Understand the importance of the connection with nature Children and Nature Create positive relationships...
https://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)....