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/blog/findings-phase-1-5-year-research-project

ACA Director of Research Dr. Laurie Browne shares the emerging themes from Phase 1 of the Five Year Impact Study.  These preliminary findings point to the numerous ways camp...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/international-campers-attending-camps-us-what-you-need-know

Many camps in the United States welcome international campers into their program and value the important cultural exchange that happens when American children are given the opportunity to live side-...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/social-justice-camp-talking-about-it

“You get all those different kids at camp, but it wasn’t there. It didn’t affect them there. There was so much love in the air. They came together, bonding, making friends, doing things they can’t do...

https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/planning-camp/preparing-camp/day-camp-perfect-fit

So, your child is ready for camp but you're not sure she is prepared for overnights away from home . . . . There's a wonderful day camp that your son's school friends have been enjoying for...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/child-adolescent-development-articles-parents

The Boy in the Boat - Life Lessons Learned at Camp...

https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/news-resources

Research shows that camp experiences often increase a child’s confidence, self-esteem, social skills, independence, leadership qualities, adventurousness, and positive connections to nature. Combined...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/school-breaks-shouldnt-be-break-learning

School breaks are not the time to take a break from learning. Unfortunately, this is what often happens, resulting in a significant drop in students’ mastery of core concepts. The ...

https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/espanol

En los campamentos, cuando los niños hacen nuevos amigos, exploran el mundo a su alrededor y aprenden que “Sí puedo” es un mensaje mucho más contundente que “No puedo”, se produce algo mágico. En un...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/understanding-bullying-within-camp-setting-tips-parents

What is Bullying? Bullying is aggressive behavior by a child or a group of children who take advantage of the power they have to hurt or intimidate others. Bullying can take many forms:...