https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/medical-marijuana-current-issues-camps

Introduction A call recently came into the American Camp Association (ACA) Crisis Hotline from a member camp: Three adults attended a family camp and brought medical marijuana with them. Upon...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/practical-leadership-what-we-can-learn-simon-says-show-tell-sharks

There is so much good information about leadership. There are books about leadership with themes ranging from the military to Mickey Mouse; there are seminars, workshops, retreats, and entire...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/implementing-change-practical-tips-early-camp-director

When I was seventeen, I was hired for the second summer at my beloved home camp by the veteran camp director. She had become my mentor and friend through all my years as a camper, teen leader, and...

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/adventure-challenge-program-resources

The following organizations provide training and certification for challenge/adventure course supervisors and staff.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/aca-accreditation-valuable-marketing-tools

Share the message. Tell the parents and the public about your camp's accreditation. The following resources help you promote your accreditation through proper logo use, press releases, announcements...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/nobody-ever-tells-me-anything-communication-camp

Growing up, my sister’s catch phrase could have been, “Nobody ever tells me anything!” because she said it so often. More and more, this sentiment is being shared at summer camp, too. Our camp staff...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/cinco-razones-por-las-que-los-buenos-padres-env%C3%ADan-sus-hijos-los-campamentos

Mi tímida hija de nueve años fue a un campamento sin conocer a un alma. Dos semanas más tarde, volvió a casa transformada. Había crecido. Había hecho amigos, había aprendido una gran cantidad de...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/por-qu%C3%A9-me-encantan-los-campamentos

Como presidenta ejecutiva de American Camp Association, he estado en la comunidad de los campamentos durante dieciséis años. Además, soy especialista en el desarrollo infantil y juvenil, pero incluso...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/mantener-asequible-el-costo-de-los-campamentos

Los campamentos son una experiencia que transforma la vida, una experiencia posible para todos los niños y todos los presupuestos. Y aunque sea una experiencia invaluable, su costo no tiene por qué...