https://www.acacamps.org/article/parents/5-reasons-why-great-parents-send-their-kids-camp

My shy, quiet nine-year-old went to camp not knowing a soul. Two weeks later, she came home transformed. She blossomed. She made friends, learned a multitude of activities, felt safe, loved,...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/parents/keeping-camp-costs-budget-friendly

Camp is a life-changing experience — one that’s possible for every child and every budget. Even though the experience is priceless, paying for it doesn’t have to be! “I’m a great believer that you...

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/article/parents/chopper-down-parents-get-conflicting-signals-about-nurturing-teens

So-called "helicopter parents" have been recently criticized in the popular press for hovering over their adolescent children, hyper-involving themselves in young lives more in need of independence...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/partnership-caring-parents-camps-join-together

Child 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/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/events-education/online-learning/online-course/day-camp-innovation-its-best

Many camp professionals have a lot of anxiety about running camp in summer 2021. The camp community is surviving by thinking outside the box. Join a panel of day camp professionals who were allowed...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/top-7-tips-summer-camp-director

We've collected the top seven tips from summer camp professionals around the country to make sure your child (and you) has the best summer ever.

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-ohio-day-camp-connection-cluster-meeting

Join us for an exhilarating in-person networking opportunity at the vibrant Gahanna YMCA, located at 555 YMCA Place, Gahanna, OH 43230. This event is your golden ticket to: Connect,...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/ohio-day-camp-connection-virtual-cluster-meeting-0

ACA Ohio Day Camp Cluster meeting for January - April 2024!  January and March meetings are hybrid and include in-person and virtual while February and April meetings are all virtual....