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https://www.acacamps.org/resources/partnership-caring-parents-camps-join-together
A Partnership of Caring — Parents and Camps Join TogetherChild protection is a shared responsibility. Nothing substitutes for the vigilance and care of parents in determining a safe situation for their children. While no institution —schools, churches,...
https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/planning-camp/coping-homesickness-camp
Coping with Homesickness at CampThe prescription for homesickness at summer camp is a simple solution of preparation and patience.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/why-day-camp-matters
Why Day Camp MattersWhen looking for summer activities for their children, parents today are faced with an incredible wealth of options. Many of these options describe themselves as “camp”: sports camps, arts camps,...
https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/planning-camp/preparing-camp/how-afford-camp
How to Afford CampThere's a camp for just about every budget. Ask the director for summer camp scholarship options.
https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/why-accredited-camps/how-choose-camp-safety-tips
How to Choose a Camp: Safety TipsACA accreditation assures parents that the camp has had a regular, independent safety audit that goes beyond regulations in most states. Accreditation Is Different than Licensing Licensing,...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/camping-magazine
Camping MagazineLearn the skills you need to succeed. Camping Magazine is your primary source for the most recent trends in the camp industry - the latest research in the field of youth...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/moving-forward-together-character-camp
Moving Forward Together: Character at CampAt any given point in the summer, I can stop what I am doing and listen. Through the distance and the noise, I can hear the laughter and play of millions of children at camps across the country. As I...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/golden-lens-contest
Enter The 2026 Golden Lens ContestThe J. Wendell and Ruth T. Howe Golden Lens Awards photography contest.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/20-20-toolbox-how-can-counselors-be-inclusive
20/20 Toolbox: How Can Counselors Be Inclusive?Ultimately, it doesn’t matter how great camp activities are, which special events seem fun, or even what new facilities have been added if each camper does not feel understood and appreciated. Given...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/20-20-toolbox-how-we-serve-more-kids-camp-each-year-our-community-partnership-program
20/20 Toolbox: How We Serve More Kids at Camp Each Year — Our Community Partnership ProgramAs a camp owner, camp director, camp administrator, or facilitator, have you ever asked yourself? How can I give back to the local community where my camp is located? How can I reach out to...