https://www.acacamps.org/blog/dos-donts-universities-colleges-hosting-youth-summer-camps

This article discusses how to proactively prevent injuries while hosting camp programs and how to respond to injuries if someone does get hurt despite all precautions.

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/aquatic-safety-trainings-package-redwoods

Drowning and spinal injuries at swimming pools and aquatic areas are some of the most traumatic and costly events any program can face. The trauma is not restricted to the child who is injured or...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/news/indiana-youth-programs-campus-initiative-supported-lilly-endowment

Thirty-five Indiana colleges and universities received Indiana Youth Programs on Campus Initiative grants.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/how-has-summer-camp-shaped-me

For this post, Chaco invited guest blogger, Nick Maciel, to share how camp has shaped him as an adult. Oh, the dog days of summer. There is nothing quite like the feeling of sunshine and warmer...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/informed-staffing-through-form-follows-function-program-assessment

In architecture, the phrase “form follows function” means that a building’s purpose should be the starting point for its design. Similarly, the purpose of camp staff — why you have them and what...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/continuous-quality-improvement

In my decades-long career as a camp professional and outdoor educator, one of my favorite parts has been problem-solving. How can I, in whatever role I find myself, help make the camper experience...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/camps-campus-virtual-conversations

Camps on Campus Community Conversation Series Conversation, community-building, and learning. This is a chance to support and be supported by others in the community of...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/medical-disability-camps-kindred-community-calls

Join us bimonthly for conversation and sharing.  Thursday, October 3, 2024 - 3:00 pm eastern  Thursday, November 21, 2024 - 3:00 pm eastern  Thursday,...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/learnings-gaps-identified-through-camp-program-quality-initiative

Here are some recent learnings and identified gaps related to the Camp Program Quality Initiative.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/market-your-camp

ACA has new resources to help camps with their own marketing efforts. You will find information that explains the value of camp, and the importance of accreditation that you can add to your own...