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/events-education/event/aca-virginias-fall-networking-roundtable

This networking event will take place at Triple C Camp on September 30 from 9:00-3:30. This is a great opportunity to decompress after camp and get answers in preparation for next summer. We will...

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/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/resources/horseback-riding-program-resources-instructor-certifications

The following organizations provide training and certification for horseback riding programs. Contact information and course titles are provided for your convenience. If you have a question about an...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/partnership-caring-parents-camps-join-together

Child protection is a shared responsibility. Nothing substitutes for the vigilance and care of parents in determining a safe situation for their children. While no institution —schools, churches,...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/why-day-camp-matters

When looking for summer activities for their children, parents today are faced with an incredible wealth of options. Many of these options describe themselves as “camp”: sports camps, arts camps,...

https://www.acacamps.org/press-room/how-to-choose-camp/preparing-for-camp

Camp is for everyone. Today, there are camps to meet every interest, price range, and schedule. Knowing your options, as well as your child's personality, will help you identify programs from...

https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/why-accredited-camps/how-choose-camp-safety-tips

ACA accreditation assures parents that the camp has had a regular, independent safety audit that goes beyond regulations in most states. Accreditation Is Different than Licensing Licensing,...