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https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/what-camp-staff-can-do-help-children-excerpt-homesick-happy
What Camp Staff Can Do to Help Children: An Excerpt from Homesick and HappyDear Colleagues, When I sat down to write my new book, Homesick and Happy: How Time Away from Parents Can Help a Child Grow, I wanted to answer three questions: 1) Why is it...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/managing-your-aquatic-program
Managing Your Aquatic ProgramManaging aquatics can be one of the most challenging jobs at camp. Creating and maintaining a fun environment is only part of the challenge. The real challenge is how to provide that fun safely....
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/aquatic-safety-staff
Aquatic Safety for StaffIt's a bright, sunny, warm day and you and your friends have the next twenty-four hours off. Not far from camp, about an hour away, is a remote yet popular swimming area where you can hang out, swim...
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/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/donate/camper-scholarship
ACA Camper Scholarship Program — For CampsThe American Camp Association invites you as an ACA-Accredited® camp to take an active role in promoting unity and an appreciation of differences among your campers.
https://www.acacamps.org/donate/send-a-child-camp-fund
Send a Child to Camp FundThe American Camp Association (ACA) Send a Child to Camp Fund provides camp scholarships for ACA-accredited day and overnight camps to support children who whose families may not otherwise be able to...
https://www.acacamps.org/annual-giving-fund
Annual Giving FundMaking a contribution to the American Camp Association’s Annual Fund safeguards the future of the camp experience for thousands of deserving children each year.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/pool-spa-safety-federal-laws-applicable-camps
Pool and Spa Safety - Federal Laws Applicable to CampsVirginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act (VGB) promotes the safe use of pools, spas and hot tubs. The act imposes mandatory federal...
https://www.acacamps.org/link/american-red-cross
American Red Cross