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https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/does-summer-camp-have-perpetuate-junk-food-culture
Does Summer Camp Have to Perpetuate Junk Food Culture?"Junk food” is a term we often use to describe highly processed or ultra-processed food that likely has “many added ingredients such as sugar, salt, fat, and artificial colors or preservatives. '...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/water-exploring-its-significance-sustenance-sources
Water: Exploring Its Significance, Sustenance, and SourcesWater is sustenance for every living being on earth. Albert Szent-Gyorgi, MD summed it up best, saying, “Water is life’s matter and matrix, mother and medium. There is no life without water” (Szent-...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/how-prepare-your-camp-wildfire-season
How to Prepare Your Camp for the Wildfire SeasonThe last few wildfire seasons have been more destructive than years' past. These tips can help you keep your summer camp safe during wildfire season.
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/practicing-teaching-mindfulness
Practicing and Teaching MindfulnessMindfulness is the practice of being fully "present," right here, right now. It's the opposite of mind-FULL-ness, or feeling constantly distracted. Camp offers the perfect setting to teach and...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/preparing-risks-summer
Preparing for Risks for SummerPresenter: Michael Swain Being prepared for risks a camp may face during the summer is an important component of a good risk management strategy. Understanding historical trends and...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/newsletter/volunteer-voices-interview-megan-lynch
Volunteer Voices — Interview with Megan LynchI recently spoke with Megan Lynch, a volunteer with EPIC New England and a member of the Women in Camping speakers committee. Bekah Carmichael: So tell me, Megan,...
https://www.acacamps.org/upstatenewyork/leaders
Leaders in ACA, Upstate New YorkLCOL Chair Al Ferreira Professional Development Co-Chair Nancy Grimes Administrative Director of Programs and Operations Cradle Beach Camp ...
https://www.acacamps.org/heartofthesouth/leaders
ACA, Heart of the South Local Leadership Council of LeadersLauren Reichstein Local Council of Leaders Chair Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee Anne Weinberg Member At Large Lawrence "Jeb" Lapeyrolerie ...
https://www.acacamps.org/greatrivers/leaders
ACA, Great Rivers Local Council of LeadersACA, Great Rivers is looking for volunteers, people who want to make a contribution to the camp industry by serving on committees, task force groups, as visitors in the accreditation program and on...
https://www.acacamps.org/about/get-involved/volunteer/volunteer-locally
Volunteer in Your Local AreaThe personal benefits of volunteering go well beyond the emotional boost of “giving back.”