https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/certificate-course/day-camp-director-certificate
Day Camp Director CertificateThe ACA Day Camp Director Certificate Course is designed for those that hold (or may hope to hold) a day camp director position in a youth program. This online course introduces and provides a...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/scars-enchantments
On Scars and EnchantmentsI believe that when we become attached to a particular part of the environment, when we try to understand a place and feel at home there, we don’t just learn about that place, we learn about...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/i-cant-breathe-poor-air-quality-communities-color
I Can't Breathe — Poor Air Quality and Communities of ColorAnyone who operated, worked at, or attended a camp this past summer knows more than a thing or two (and likely more than they ever wanted to know) about risk. I, Briana Mitchell, am one of those...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/radon-contamination-regulations-applicable-camps
Radon Contamination - Regulations Applicable to CampsRadon is the number one cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers and an important national public health issue. If your camp has buildings, you should be familiar with the issues related to radon...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/using-nature-principle-camps-reduce-nature-deficit-disorder-children-adults
Using the Nature Principle and Camps to Reduce Nature-Deficit Disorder — for Children and AdultsAn Interview with Richard Louv.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/camp-crisis-hotline
Camp Crisis HotlineThe Hotline serves as a resource for camps in crisis and provides callers the opportunity to talk through their crisis with a trained third-party.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/most-meaningful-words-youll-say-summer
The Most Meaningful Words You'll Say This SummerWhen you look back over your childhood, is there an adult outside of your family — a teacher, coach, camp counselor, or mentor — who told you something positive about yourself that you still remember...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/extreme-heat-preventing-identifying-heat-related-illness
Extreme Heat - Preventing and Identifying Heat-Related IllnessIn extreme temperatures and humidity, it is important to train staff on the dangers of heat-related illnesses, signs of heat-related illnesses, and appropriate preventative measures.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/inflection-points-why-character-counts
Inflection Points: Why Character CountsInflection points refer to everything from mathematical equations to management advice. But, equally, if not more, compelling is an application of the concept to the growth trajectory of youth....
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/imagine-child-tree-fertilize-unstructured-outdoor-play-character-development
Imagine a Child as a Tree — Fertilize with Unstructured, Outdoor Play, and Character DevelopmentAsk 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...