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https://www.acacamps.org/donate/government-relations-work
ACA Government Relations Working to Support CampsLike many industries, the US camp industry was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The American Camp Association (ACA) advocated at an unprecedented level during the pandemic to enact...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/be-prepared-camp-professionals-guide-public-relations
Be PRepared: A Camp Professional’s Guide to Public RelationsWhen facing a crisis, an emergency, or another major happening at your camp, do you have a plan in place for communicating with the media? With campers and their families? With the public?
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-57-pop-camps-projectcamp
CampWire Episode 57: Pop-Up Camps with Project:CampCamp can happen anywhere! Join us for a conversation with Mikey Latner of Project:Camp to learn about the role of camp in times of crisis, bringing fun and a sense of normalcy after disaster strikes...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/understanding-avoiding-soy-allergen-sources
Understanding and Avoiding Soy Allergen SourcesFor food service management shopping for soy-allergic campers, it will seem like soy is everywhere. Because soy is a staple for many food manufacturers, it is one of the most ubiquitous food...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/how-avoid-your-master-plan-gathering-dust
How to Avoid Your Master Plan Gathering DustA traditional and well-conceived master planning process allows you to leverage your facility to provide exceptional programs and avoid critical errors in terms of building placement, cost, and...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-56-examining-mental-social-emotional-health-campers-staff
CampWire Episode 56: Examining Mental, Social, and Emotional Health for Campers and StaffLet’s take a moment to discuss mental, social, and emotional health (MESH).
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-55-green-camps-sustainability
CampWire Episode 55: Green Camps and SustainabilityWhat does it mean to "go green"? And how can we implement "green behavior" at our camps? Danny Sudman, Director and Founder of Green Camps, joins us for an inspiring conversation on creating an...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/green-camp-needs-assessment
Green Camp Needs AssessmentWhen it comes to setting the standard for green buildings, the US Green Building Council (USGBC) is leading the way through its promotion of sustainability in the design, construction, and operations...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/lost-boys-finding-their-way-summer-camp
Lost Boys: Finding Their Way at Summer CampAre boys in crisis? Popular literature (Raising Cain, Lost Boys, Boys and Sex) and theater (Dear Evan Hansen) seem to suggest so. Terms such as “boy code” and “toxic masculinity” further paint a path...
https://www.acacamps.org/news/news/summer-fun-youth-all-abilities
Summer Fun for Youth of All AbilitiesWith summer approaching, parents and camps alike are making plans for terrific, fun opportunities for young campers to learn new skills and grow in their confidence and abilities. The United States...