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https://www.acacamps.org/book/201-nature-human-nature-activities
201 Nature and Human Nature ActivitiesCliff Knapp and Joel Goodman This book contains a gazillion time-tested ways (give or take a couple quadrillion) to put into practice thoughtful ideas. Parents, teachers, and camp staff will find...
https://www.acacamps.org/book/humanizing-outdoor-environmental-education
Humanizing Outdoor and Environmental EducationJoel Goodman and Cliff Knapp Environmental education at its best. This book artfully weaves together activities that expand our consciousness of the natural world and of ourselves. A gold mine of...
https://www.acacamps.org/book/outdoor-living-skills-environmentally-friendly-guide
Outdoor Living Skills: An Environmentally Friendly GuideA must-have for anyone teaching outdoor skills: program leaders, outdoor educators, youth-program volunteers, camp counselors, teachers, and parents. This guide will help you to teach the basics of...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/know-whats-below
Know What's BelowWhere public utilities meet the properties they serve, knowing what's buried before you disturb the ground is more than a good idea: It is the law and violations are subject to significant penalties...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/expanding-reach-camp-through-schools
Expanding the Reach of Camp through SchoolsMy oldest child, Jane, once said she wished camp could be all year. Naturally, I asked her why, and she said, “We get to do everything at camp — when we hike in the woods, the camp staff tells...
https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/accreditation-academy/annual-accreditation-report-aar
Annual Accreditation Report (AAR)The Annual Accreditation Report is an educational tool and annual non-visit year touchpoint that focuses on camps' on-going improvement of their policies, procedures, and practices.
https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/volunteers/review-annual-accreditation-aar-report
Review the Annual Accreditation Report (AAR)ACA's accreditation volunteers support camps by providing educational feedback to camps on their Annual Accreditation Report (AAR). The AAR is an educational tool and annual touchpoint that...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/partner-online-course/our-climate-our-future
Our Climate Our FutureHOW IT WORKS Our Climate Our Future is an interactive video series for young people about climate change. You must be logged in to view the following resources at...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/crafts-help-campers-develop-skills
Crafts Help Campers Develop SkillsIn honor of National Craft Month in March, Amy Liikala shares her camp crafting memories and what skills she learned from crafting at camp. When you think back to your own youth...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/covid-19-webinar/camp-preparedness-2021-discussing-essentials-covid19-response-operations
Camp Preparedness 2021: Discussing the Essentials for Covid19, Response Operations, and Emergency Planning for this SummerLast year was a rough one. Things have improved but we still need to be ready for the curveballs this summer might throw at us. This session will answer your questions about how to prepare for and...