https://www.acacamps.org/news/news/summer-fun-youth-all-abilities

With summer approaching, parents and camps alike are making plans for terrific, fun opportunities for young campers to learn new skills and grow in their confidence and abilities. The United States...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/lead-smarter-not-harder

“A leader’s job is not to do the work for others, it’s to help others figure out how to do it themselves, to get things done, and to succeed beyond what they thought possible” (Agarwal, 2024). —...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/unlock-staff-excellence-mentorship

This past July, I had an inspiring conversation with Buggi, an assistant director at Liberty Lake Day Camp. Buggi and I have often talked about leadership development, performance management, and...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/core-competency-toolkits

ACA’s professional development tools, courses, and materials are built around 13 core competencies essential for adults working with children and youth.

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-october-29-2024-path-character-development-camp

In this issue: Upcoming research-based webinar on character development Golden Lens Contest deadline Mentorship Applicaiton deadline And more....

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/working-children-special-needs

It is often said by people who mean well that working with children with special needs “requires the patience of a saint.” Not true. What it does require is human compassion — something more of us...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/camp-yofi-family-camp-children-autism

Camp Ramah Darom, in partnership with Nova Southeastern University, provides an overnight camp experience for children with autism and their families. Based upon Ramah Darom's five-day family camp...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/children-cancer-positive-benefits-camp

Since childhood cancer has evolved from an inevitably fatal illness to a life-threatening chronic disease, children with cancer receive many positive benefits by participating in a camp experience....

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/summer-residential-camps-promoting-social-interaction-self-efficacy-among-young-adults-special

Social skills and self-efficacy are fundamental processes and necessary for individuals in everyday life. Seeking employment, living independently, making friends, and trying new activities all...

https://www.acacamps.org/chesapeake/leaders

You're all camp people. In your creative minds, you hold a vast knowledge of program ideas and current events that effect our field. You care about the safety of your camp and the individuals you...