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https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/good-bad-ugly-issues-camp-providers-face-when-providing-family-camp-programs
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Issues Camp Providers Face When Providing Family Camp ProgramsFamily camps have become increasingly prevalent over the past several years. The number of camps offering family programs has exploded since the early 90s; reports of increases in family camps range...
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/research-column-manuscript-requirements
Research Column Manuscript RequirementsAcademic research articles must contain information useful to camp professionals. All manuscripts must be the original work of the author and not currently under review elsewhere or previously...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/frequently-asked-questions-about-aca-youth-outcomes-battery
Frequently Asked Questions about the ACA Youth Outcomes BatteryWhy Were These Tools Constructed? Many camp professionals are faced with the challenge of proving that they meet their program goals. The following tools — designed with camp professionals in mind...
https://www.acacamps.org/research/help-camp-research/research-evaluation-advisory-committee
Research and Evaluation Advisory CommitteeThe Research and Evaluation Advisory Committee (REAC) has the charge to "advise and support the research and evaluation functions of the Association as it serves to develop and enhance knowledge...
https://www.acacamps.org/research/help-camp-research/bios-research-evaluation-advisory-committee
Members of the Research and Evaluation Advisory CommitteeThe Research and Evaluation Advisory Committee (REAC) has the charge to "advise and support the research function of the Association as it serves to develop and enhance knowledge generation and...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/horseback-riding-program-resources-instructor-certifications
Horseback Riding Program Resources/Instructor CertificationsThe following organizations provide training and certification for horseback riding programs. Contact information and course titles are provided for your convenience. If you have a question about an...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/adventure-challenge-program-resources
Adventure/Challenge Program ResourcesThe following organizations provide training and certification for challenge/adventure course supervisors and staff.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/aca-accreditation-valuable-marketing-tools
ACA Accreditation: Valuable Marketing ToolsShare the message. Tell the parents and the public about your camp's accreditation. The following resources help you promote your accreditation through proper logo use, press releases, announcements...