https://www.acacamps.org/blog/turning-tiktoks-camp-talks-role-young-staff-can-play-virtual-program-development

Since March, the COVID-19 pandemic has been at the forefront of our minds as cancellations rolled in, and for many people camp looks different this summer. Each summer brings new challenges and this...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/armed-dangerous-fugitive-situations-near-camp

In the summers of 2017 and 2018, the West Virginia 4-H camp program experienced multiple incidents where camps were locked down due to armed suspects in the area. In one incident, a man stole a truck...

https://www.acacamps.org/book/portable-teambuilding-activities

This book is filled with a variety of teambuilding activities with a range of challenge levels.These activities can be used with middle and high school students, college students, and adult groups of...

https://www.acacamps.org/book/101-teambuilding-games

101 Teambuilding Games is a book jam-packed with games to bring any group together and strengthen bonds as individuals get to know one another better. Whether you are looking for a...

https://www.acacamps.org/book/101-games-activities-teach-leadership-teamwork

101 Games & Activities That Teach Leadership and Teamwork is an excellent resource for camp staff, group leaders, educators, and other youth development professionals, as well as...

https://www.acacamps.org/book/101-creative-programs-children

A great collection of programs and activities designed for the development of children's physical skills, cognitive exploration, social interaction, and character development. Provides programs that...

https://www.acacamps.org/book/celebration-games-physical-activities-every-month

Provides a calendar year's worth of fun games and activities, all designed to get 5- to 12-year-olds excited about physical activity. Included are 68 physical fitness activities, skills, games, and...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/staff-culture-your-values-action-during-uncertain-times-part-2

We believe staff culture and camp culture are tied together. They are not separate. The culture your staff embraces and models is your camp culture.

https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/american-camp-association-begins-important-work-achieve-access-inclusion-camp-through-counselor

New program will promote access to and inclusion in camp experiences.   Martinsville, IN—November 10, 2020 — The American Camp...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/start-why-purpose-camp

Twelve-plus-hour days. Extreme temperatures. Mental and physical exhaustion. Low pay. Sound like fun? Then why do millions of teens and 20-something-year-olds work at camp every summer? Better yet,...