https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/ode-camp-tree
Ode to a Camp TreeA leaf the bright green of a granny smith apple fluttering to the ground drew my attention. The summer breeze delivered to my feet the perfect piece to finish the nature scape I would artfully...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campfire-career-building-brighter-futures-retaining-staff
From Campfire to Career: Building Brighter Futures and Retaining StaffOne summer camp explains their experience using a staff scholarship program as a camp staff retention tool.
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-michigan-fall-gathering
ACA, Michigan Fall GatheringPlease join us for the ACA, Michigan Fall Gathering! Join fellow camp and youth development professionals for top-notch education and networking opportunities. The Michigan Fall...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-southern-california-hawaii-spring-leadership-conference
ACA, Southern California/Hawaii Spring Leadership ConferencePlease Join Us in Palm Springs for the Spring Leadership Conference! Spring Leadership Conference (SLC) is known for excellent professional development, unrivaled social events,...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/embracing-reusables-camp-food-service-sustainability-community-action
Embracing Reusables in Camp Food Service: Sustainability and Community in ActionCamps have always been places where young people connect with nature, build life skills, and develop a strong sense of community. This tradition stretches back to 1861, when Frederick W. Gunn founded...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/building-trust-better-outcomes-why-camps-should-foster-inclusive-disability-disclosure-process
Building Trust for Better Outcomes: Why Camps Should Foster an Inclusive Disability Disclosure ProcessMany families of children with disabilities or who are neurodivergent choose not to disclose their child’s needs when enrolling in summer camp. It’s important to understand the root causes of such...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/how-summer-camp-shaped-founders-social-cooking-phenomenon
How Summer Camp Shaped the Founders of a Social Cooking PhenomenonIn the entrepreneurial world, Jake Aronskind and Matt Schkolnick stand out not only for their success but for how they’ve achieved it. As the founders of Pepper (peppertheapp.com), a social cooking...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/accreditation-volunteer-course-person-5
Accreditation Volunteer Course-In PersonTHE APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THIS COURSE HAS PASSED. THIS COURSE IS HOSTED IN-PERSON BY ACA, NEW ENGLAND. This course (formerly known as the Associate...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-upstate-new-york-unpacking-summer-virtual-roundtable
ACA, Upstate New York - Unpacking the Summer Virtual RoundtableJoin fellow camp professionals for a collaborative discussion as we reflect on summer 2025 - its successes, challenges, and key takeaways. This virtual roundtable offers a space to share experiences...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/cultural-appropriation-what-you-need-know
Cultural Appropriation: What You Need to KnowLearn from a panel of Camp Professionals who are Native American and allies will address the issue of cultural appropriation at Camp and what you can do to bring awareness and guidance to prevent...