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https://www.acacamps.org/blog/handling-campers-homesickness
Handling Campers' HomesicknessAccording to author and psychologist Michael Thompson, PhD, 97 percent of children experience at least some occasional homesick feelings at camp. Considering that statistic, you’ll probably have...
https://www.acacamps.org/membership/individuals
ACA Membership for IndividualsACA members and volunteers have expertise in virtually every aspect of camp and youth development. You can build strong relationships with others in your field who share your commitment and can...
https://www.acacamps.org/membership/camps
ACA Membership for CampsMembers of ACA have for decades been giving children and adults quality opportunities to learn powerful lessons in community, leadership, character-building, skill development, and healthy living....
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/4-tips-counselors-transition-summer-camp-fall
4 Tips for Counselors to Transition from Summer Camp to FallThe transition from your crazy-busy summer to the fall season can be tough! It's good to remember these 4 tips.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/laws-regulations/aca-advocates-your-behalf
ACA Advocates on Your BehalfWe can mobilize! We act! You have a voice! Find out the latest issues and legislation happening in your state.
https://www.acacamps.org/download/camp-safety-public-policy-position
Camp Safety - Public Policy Positionhttps://www.acacamps.org/resources/medical-marijuana-camps
Medical Marijuana and CampsSo what is a camp to do if a staff applicant or camper wants to bring and use their medical marijuana prescription at camp?
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/camper-counselor-what-footprint-will-you-leave
From Camper to Counselor: What Footprint Will You Leave?If this is your first year receiving a paycheck at camp (no matter how small) instead of paying tuition, then this article is for you. New and veteran staff will also benefit from having a better...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/healthy-kids-outdoors-act
Healthy Kids Outdoors ActThe Issues Today’s youth are experiencing less free and unstructured outdoor playtime in nature than previous generations — devoting an average of just four to seven minutes a day in unstructured...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/community-parks-revitalization-act
Community Parks Revitalization ActOverview The Community Parks Revitalization Act will provide matching federal grants for much needed parks and recreation infrastructure. Specifically, the bill would authorize the Department of...