https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/cultivating-empathy-your-role-camp-counselor

Learn how empathy helps camp counselors build trust, support campers, and create a meaningful, connected summer camp experience.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/unlocking-codes-connection

Discover five powerful conversation codes counselors can use to build trust, spark connection, and transform camper relationships.

https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/volunteers/immediate-corrective-action-ica

All camps must meet the applicable mandatory standards to be accredited. During the standards visit for camp accreditation, if the visitor(s) identify noncompliance with any applicable mandatory...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/virtual-youth-mental-health-first-aid-7

The Youth Mental Health First Aid course is designed to teach individuals how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health issues, an addiction challenge, or is in crisis....

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/marketplace/product-spotlight/top-trumps-engaging-educational-screen-free-fun-every-kid

Looking for an activity that entertains, educates and gets kids connecting without a screen in sight? Top Trumps is the legendary card game that's entertained millions around the world for over...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/measles-information-camps

Measles is a highly contagious virus. Learn how to reduce risk, recognize symptoms, and respond to outbreaks.

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-april-22-2025-protecting-your-campers-todays-digital-world

In this issue: Online safety webinar New Staffing Summit format and dates announced Two upcoming Character webinars A blog post on educational card game benefits...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/ada-title-iii-what-does-it-mean-camp-programs

A teen who is hearing impaired and her parents e-mail an application, seeking admission into a summer adventure camp. There are only a few weeks before the application deadline. The camp director has...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/power-play-how-educational-card-games-benefit-campers

Discover the power of educational, screen-free card games for campers! These themed games boost learning, social skills, and fun — perfect for downtime, team bonding, and unplugged play at camp.

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...