https://www.acacamps.org/blog/handling-campers-homesickness
Handling Campers' HomesicknessAccording to author and psychologist Michael Thompson, PhD, 97 percent of children experience at least some occasional homesick feelings at camp. Considering that statistic, you’ll probably have...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/impact-attending-local-conference
The Impact of Attending a Local ConferenceWe’ve said goodbye to campers, handed staff final paychecks, and stored camp supplies. As I stowed the odds and ends that make up camp, I reflected on the many things we all do to put on camp every...
https://www.acacamps.org/about/pioneers-of-camping
Pioneers of CampingThe Pioneers of Camping Club offers special recognition for ACA members with at least thirty years of professional camp experience and for camps that have been in operation for at least thirty years...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/camp-crisis-hotline
Camp Crisis HotlineThe Hotline serves as a resource for camps in crisis and provides callers the opportunity to talk through their crisis with a trained third-party.
https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-november-12-2024-character-academy-launch-michael-brandwein
ACA Now: November 12, 2024: Character Academy Launch with Michael BrandweinIn this issue: Character Academy Launch with Michael Brandwein Complimentary recorded webinar in honor of Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month Article on unlocking staff excellence...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/empowering-camps-building-belonging-stronger-brighter-future-all
Empowering Camps, Building Belonging: A Stronger and Brighter Future for AllLearn more about the process behind how ACA came to adopt new mission and vision statements.
https://www.acacamps.org/conference/attend/important-details
Important National Conference Details 2025It’s almost time for the 2025 ACA National Conference! Here are some final details to help with your trip and your experience in Dallas.
https://www.acacamps.org/virginias/leaders
Leaders in ACA, VirginiasChair Jean Holt Professional Development Chair Bria Goffney Membership Co-Chair Mark Rainey Membership Co-Chair...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-new-york-new-jersey-accreditation-volunteer-course-1
ACA, New York and New Jersey Accreditation Volunteer CourseBecoming an ACA Standards Visitor is one of the best ways to give back to ACA and the camp community! Top 5 Reasons to Become an ACA Standards Visitor Connect with other camp...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-new-york-new-jersey-accreditation-volunteer-course-0
ACA, New York and New Jersey Accreditation Volunteer CourseBecoming an ACA Standards Visitor is one of the best ways to give back to ACA and the camp community! Top 5 Reasons to Become an ACA Standards Visitor Connect with other camp...