https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/striving-more-surviving-argument-non-inclusion-model-camps

We've heard directors say, "He survived." Parents tell us, "She got through it." As camp professionals, we know that we can do better. Often, because they love children so much and because they so...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/assessing-youth-autism-spectrum-disorders-their-fit-camp

One of the best experiences for a child is that of being a camper. The opportunity to be in a child-centered environment, a setting that uses Mother Nature to help deliver a program resulting in...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/staff-training-what-do-you-expect

Summer camp staff training — what exactly is it? If you take all the ideas and definitions; all the content from years past provided by the American Camp Association (ACA), the health department, and...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/privacy-health-information-new-regs-who-needs-know-camp

Many of us remember the staff meeting before campers arrive when information, including information about health history, is shared. The scope of that sharing has been the subject of growing...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/summer-camp-jobs-why-work-camp

Does this describe you or someone you know? You love the outdoors. You love hiking and biking and sailing. And — your good friend says you're great with kids. If you relate to this, then there'...

https://www.acacamps.org/conference/exhibithall

The ACA National Conference is the largest national camp conference in the US.  This educational event is expected to draw over 1,000+ camp properties representing 1,800 professionals and...

https://www.acacamps.org/conference/exhibithall/schedule

The conference schedule has been designed to "showcase" exhibits!  Wednesday, February 19, 2025 7:00 a.m.-  4:00 p.m.  — ...

https://www.acacamps.org/conference/exhibithall-faq

When can I set up my booth? The exhibitor set up is on Wednesday, Feb. 19, from 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. No one will be allowed to set up any earlier, with no exceptions. ...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/americans-disabilities-act-revisited

I. Introduction  On the 25th Anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA or the Act), we have been asked to refresh our latest article for The CampLine on...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/camp-best-job-youll-ever-have

"Being a camp counselor prepared me for life after college both personally and professionally." In this video blog, former ACA CEO Tom Holland reflects on his personal experience as a camp...