https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/character-grant-program-update-what-you-need-know-apply

The American Camp Association has updated the structure and timeline for their Character at Camp Grant Program. Join us to explore the new grant structure and learn how your camp can apply! We'll...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/post-nationals-southwest-virtual-meetup

Nationals was an absolute blast, and we’re still riding that high! Let’s keep the momentum going and continue the great conversations, connections, and positive energy we shared. We’d love for you to...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/salt-lake-city-social-park

Southwest Friends, We are so excited to get together for our SLC summer camp send off! Come meet other professionals in the surrounding Salt Lake Valley areas while we play lawn...

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/about/inclusion-belonging/why-it-matters

Thriving communities are built on equitably inclusive experiences that both attract and celebrate diversity. 

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/interviewing-americans-disabilities-act

Preparing yourself and your senior staff for interviewing potential staff? Here are some highlights from the latest EEOC guidelines concerning legal interview questions related to disabilities. The...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/privacy-health-information-new-regs-who-needs-know-camp

Many of us remember the staff meeting before campers arrive when information, including information about health history, is shared. The scope of that sharing has been the subject of growing...

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/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...