https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/medical-marijuana-current-issues-camps

Introduction A call recently came into the American Camp Association (ACA) Crisis Hotline from a member camp: Three adults attended a family camp and brought medical marijuana with them. Upon...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/practical-leadership-what-we-can-learn-simon-says-show-tell-sharks

There is so much good information about leadership. There are books about leadership with themes ranging from the military to Mickey Mouse; there are seminars, workshops, retreats, and entire...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/implementing-change-practical-tips-early-camp-director

When I was seventeen, I was hired for the second summer at my beloved home camp by the veteran camp director. She had become my mentor and friend through all my years as a camper, teen leader, and...

https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/why-accredited-camps/how-choose-camp-safety-tips

Accreditation ACA Accreditation assures parents that the camp has had a regular, independent safety audit that goes beyond regulations in most states. Accreditation is different than...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/resources-help-children-cope-crisis

Dowload a July 2011 update of this information. As crisis events play out...

https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/news-resources

Research shows that camp experiences often increase a child’s confidence, self-esteem, social skills, independence, leadership qualities, adventurousness, and positive connections to nature. Combined...

https://www.acacamps.org/videos-summer-camp-parents

Thinking about sending your child to summer camp? Watch these videos on the benefits of a camp experience and the impact it has on the lives of former campers.    ...

https://www.acacamps.org/conference/keynote-speakers

  Alyssa Gallagher — Tuesday, February 6 Alyssa Gallagher is a master practitioner for The Wiseman Group and the head of BTS Spark, North America, a nonprofit focused on...

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

2022 ACA NC Planning Team Dave Thoensen - Conference Chair Tamarak Day Camp Jane Sanborn - Program Chair Sanborn...

https://www.acacamps.org/conference/call-for-proposals

The 2024 conference CFP site is now closed.  Thank you to all who submitted.  All submitters will receive email notification of the program team's decision...