https://www.acacamps.org/resources/national-parks-junior-ranger-program
National Parks Junior Ranger ProgramLaunched in 2010, children can become Let’s Move Outside Junior Rangers by participating in an outdoor activity that gets their hearts pumping and bodies moving. The ...
https://www.acacamps.org/camp-every-child-near-or-far
A Camp for Every Child - Near or Far?Where do you want your child to go to camp? Locally or far away? While each camp experience has something to offer your child, this is an opportunity to assess what you value for your camper. Near...
https://www.acacamps.org/camp-every-child-short-or-long-session
A Camp for Every Child — Short or Long Session?How long do you want your child to remain at camp? Short Sessions (One-Three Weeks) Means First-time or younger campers have a chance to learn new skills Bonds develop with other campers...
https://www.acacamps.org/camp-every-child-girls-only-boys-only-or-co-ed
A Camp for Every Child - Girls Only, Boys Only, or Co-ed?Now may be the opportunity to explore this choice with your camper. Single-Sex Camp Means Breaking gender stereotypes — girls interact with women in positions of authority and boys interact...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/year-round-education-children-youth
Year-Round Education of Children and YouthAmerican Camp Association Position and Resources Understand the importance of the connection with nature Children and Nature Create positive relationships...
https://www.acacamps.org/camp-every-child-traditional-specialty-special-needs
A Camp for Every Child - Traditional, Specialty, and Special Needs?Understanding the strengths in camp focus may help you make your choice. Traditional Means Wide variety of activities Chance for campers to try new activities Exposure to more campers...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/big-eight-other-culinary-menaces-camper-society
The Big Eight . . . and Other Culinary Menaces to Camper Society“The gluten-free cinnamon rolls are amazing!” Those emphatic words are emblazoned in my brain, stamped into my memory. As tears began to well in her eyes, Annalise, one of our counselors, looked...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/designing-your-programs-best-enhance-camp-experience
Designing Your Programs to Best Enhance the Camp ExperienceTop Tips for Camps Intentionally select program activities that provide one or more of the youth-development supports (supportive relationships, safety, youth involvement, skill building)....
https://www.acacamps.org/link/us-department-state
U.S. Department of Statehttps://www.acacamps.org/resources/children-nature-belong-together
Children and Nature Belong TogetherHow Camp Teaches Kids to Think Green! Camp programs are among the very best ways for children to learn a lasting appreciation for nature and a lifelong interest in caring...