https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/planning-camp/expert-advice/camp-every-child-right-camp

Camp can last from just a few days or stretch to all summer long. It's well worth the trouble to investigate camp programs before your camper packs a backpack. These questions help you explore the...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/camp-advocacy-call

ACA is supporting state advocacy efforts through quarterly stakeholder meetings with individuals and organizations engaged in advocating for appropriate rules and regulations for camps. Learn...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-illinois-burnout-busters-dr-mandi-baker-workshop-2-caring-staff-practical-impractical

Staff who deliver youth development experiences like camp counselors, educators, and youth program facilitators face frequent, diverse, and intense emotional demands. Staff need a host of social and...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/partner-online-course/our-climate-our-future

HOW IT WORKS Our Climate Our Future is an interactive video series for young people about climate change.  You must be logged in to view the following resources at...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-virginias-epic-lunch-chat-leading-starts-you

Join us for an interactive session called “Leading Starts With You”! This session is all about self-reflection and growth, focusing on camp life, personal life, and everything in between. We’ll start...

https://www.acacamps.org/wisconsin/awards

Please help us recognize the people and programs doing excellent work in Wisconsin camping by nominating them for an ACA, Wisconsin award. If you know of anyone or any programs that fit one of...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-illinois-women-camp-digital-pop-group-0

Work is hard. Life is hard. The world is hard. And sometimes, you just need to be in a space with others that get it.  Gather in community with women and nonbinary folks from around the world...

https://www.acacamps.org/about/annual-report/2024-annual-impact-report

This was a year to reconfirm that camp is a socially enriching, experiential environment that plays a significant role in helping today’s youth and future leaders thrive — and a great time to focus...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/spiritual-places-children-creating-sacred-time-space-camp

Religious education directors of all branches of organized religions struggle to develop programs that truly affect the inner life of children. Many exist with the main purpose of offering a Sunday/...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/religious-camps-common-roots-new-sprouts

In a grove of trees by the edge of a field, campers gather with their Bibles open. In the corner of the dining room, a small group of campers prepare for the Shabbat celebration. Under a starry...