https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/imagine-child-tree-fertilize-unstructured-outdoor-play-character-development

Ask anyone who has attended a camp as a child or youth about his or her experiences and you will receive many different responses. Camp has many meanings because of the personal nature of the...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/consequence-character-how-summer-camp-promotes-character-leadership-entrepreneurship

Even casual observation reveals the powerful role the summer camp experience plays in accelerating character development in children and teens. The question then becomes "What's next?" The answer, it...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/2024-golden-quill-golden-lens-winners

The J. Wendell and Ruth T. Howe Awards recognize those individuals who contribute their talents to Camping Magazine. The Golden Quill Award is presented to the authors of quality...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/war

We called the summer of 2022 “The War” at Camp Footprint. It was rough from start to finish. The check-in process that usually lasted about two hours took eight. The Covid testing and the parent...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/do-you-know-your-skill-level

Congratulations! You are working at camp! Huzzah! Working at camp is a truly unique experience that brings together a variety of skills, life lessons, and resume-building opportunities. Don’t know...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/being-your-authentic-self

Being authentic means being true to your core beliefs.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/holding-space-splash-zone-dealing-cultural-trauma

I will never forget the first time I stepped through the turnstiles and into an amusement park. It wasn’t Six Flags or Universal Studios. It wasn’t Disneyland, Disney World, or some other Magic...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/having-hard-day-take-mini-break

Humor me for a moment and do the following: Take a deep breath while counting to four. Imagine crisp, clean air and positive feelings spreading through your body. Hold your breath while...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/2024-may-june-camping-magazine

Staff training issue.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/bullying-what-it-what-it-isnt-what-do-what-not

Question: What are the chances that a bully will be among the group of campers you are responsible for this summer? Answer: Zero. Sorry, this is a trick question. Bullying is a behavior, not an...