https://www.acacamps.org/blog/connecting-nature
Connecting with Nature"Camp is a time to explore, a time to let your brain grow, and a time to connect with the outside." In this video blog, former ACA CEO Tom Holland explains the benefits of getting outside at...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/understanding-bullying-within-camp-setting-tips-parents
Understanding Bullying Within The Camp Setting - Tips for ParentsWhat is Bullying? Bullying is aggressive behavior by a child or a group of children who take advantage of the power they have to hurt or intimidate others. Bullying can take many forms:...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/partnership-caring-parents-camps-join-together
A Partnership of Caring - Parents and Camps Join TogetherChild 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/resources/bullying-prevention-camps-take-stand
Bullying Prevention - Camps Take a StandBullying prevention is one of five hot topics on the minds of camp staff. To help address this issue,the American Camp Association, in collaboration with Dr. Joel Haber, is pleased to...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/healthy-teens
Healthy TeensACA is committed to promoting healthy lifestyles for youth. In conjunction with its "Partnering With Parents" initiative, the American Camp Association is pleased to present a series...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/early-adolescence-ages-11-13
Early Adolescence - Ages 11 to 13Developmental Milestones Increase vocabulary to 40,000 words (nearly double from ages 8-9) Choose friends based on common interests, rather than parent selection Begin the...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/middle-adolescence-age-14-16
Middle Adolescence - Age 14 to 16Developmental Milestones Increase their hypothetical reasoning abilities Conduct increasing future planning Experience further sexual maturation and explore issues of...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/healthy-kids
Healthy KidsRole Model Relationships: Making healthy human connections Health Begins with Youth: Get Your Kids Moving Now Camp...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/child-adolescent-development-articles-parents
Child/Adolescent Development Articles for Parentshttps://www.acacamps.org/blog/school-breaks-shouldnt-be-break-learning
School Breaks Shouldn't be a Break from LearningSchool breaks are not the time to take a break from learning. Unfortunately, this is what often happens, resulting in a significant drop in students’ mastery of core concepts. The ...