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https://www.acacamps.org/donate/planned-giving
Planned GivingSharing your good fortune with the American Camp Association through a planned gift means playing an enormous role in changing the lives of countless children for the better and perpetuating the joy...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/measles-information-camps
Measles - Information for CampsMeasles is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus. Here some top tips for camps.
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/partner-online-course/summer-camps-abuse-prevention-program
Summer Camps Abuse Prevention ProgramASAP's abuse-prevention program is being used to ensure healthly physical and behavorial interactions and safety. It includes a Director's Guide, screening protocol, staff training - animated...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/embracing-differences-forging-intentionally-inclusive-diverse-communities
Embracing Differences: Forging Intentionally Inclusive and Diverse Communities“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” –James Baldwin Here’s the truth: we were all raised differently — even those of us who share similar...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/nasa-globe-goes-camps-summer-long-temperature-data-collection
NASA GLOBE Goes to Camp's Summer Long Temperature Data CollectionJoin summer campers from over 30 GLOBE camps across the United States as they collect air temperature, soil temperature, surface temperature, and water temperature data ...
https://www.acacamps.org/download/bridgeusa-j-1-visa-tool-kit
BridgeUSA J-1 Visa Tool Kithttps://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/time-talk-communicating-campers
A Time to Talk: Communicating with CampersWhen I was a young, first-year staff member at camp, two orientation speakers left me with distinct lessons that have carried me through forty more years in camping. The first was a recommendation...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/developing-social-emotional-learning-skills-camp
Developing Social-Emotional Learning Skills at CampWelcome to summer camp, potentially the most rewarding job you’ll ever have! At camp, we are able to simultaneously help kids grow, make genuine connections with campers and fellow staff, and role...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/you-quit-how-get-most-out-your-summer-camp
Before You Quit: How to Get the Most Out of Your Summer at CampI had just finished running a marathon and had flopped onto the grass to rest. I was so tired that I hadn’t registered that the tired runner sitting next to me was a former camp counselor. He had...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/four-cs-great-summer-camp
The Four C's of a Great Summer CampAt its best, summer camp is a silly, spirited place. A place where the group who cooks the best outdoor meal wins a metal spoon that has been spray-painted gold (the golden spoon! ooooh, aaaaah);...