https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/how-american-camp-association-has-evolved-through-certain-crisis
How the American Camp Association Has Evolved Through Certain CrisisCrises are not new to camps or to the camp movement. Two world wars, the Great Depression of the early 1930s, and a polio epidemic all tested the viability of camps and their camp association. Each...
https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/rumpl-bets-big-summer-camp-through-new-partnership-american-camp-association
Rumpl Bets Big on Summer Camp through New Partnership with American Camp AssociationThe premium outdoor brand seeks to connect with families and Gen Z outdoor enthusiasts through the nonprofit and its extensive network of counselors and campers.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/national-award-nominations-golden-lens-contest
National Award Nominations and Golden Lens ContestDeadlines are quickly approaching for both of these.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/parents/long-lasting-benefits-camp
The Long-Lasting Benefits of CampCamp has become a part of the fabric of America — conjuring special memories of hiking, swimming, friendships, and adventure for generations. When children go to camp, they’ll likely come home...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/ropes-courses-climbing-towers-construction-operation
Ropes Courses and Climbing Towers Construction and OperationWhen incorporating a ropes course or climbing wall into your program, it is important that you use the same due diligence in regards to risk management that you would for other program areas such as...
https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/aca-awarded-225-million-create-improve-expand-leadership-pathways-camp-young-people-diverse
ACA Awarded $2.25 Million to Create, Improve, and Expand Leadership Pathways at Camp for Young People of Diverse Backgrounds Across the USOver 20 camps across the United States will join Phase 2 of the Leadership Pathways Project.
https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/american-camp-association-white-house-recognize-innovative-new-hampshire-program-benefits-camps
American Camp Association and the White House Recognize Innovative New Hampshire Program That Benefits Camps and FamiliesExtensive research has established that children can't begin to learn until their emotional needs are addressed — and camp is part of the solution. To make the benefits of camp more accessible to...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/evidence-informed-guidance-summer-camp-staff-training-introduction
Evidence-Informed Guidance for Summer Camp Staff Training: An IntroductionThis blog post is the first in a three-part series breaking down a new summer camp staff training resource.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/staff-training-preparation-%E2%80%93-updated
Staff Training and Preparation – UpdatedStaff are the front line in advancing the mission of the camp, protecting the camp, and, most importantly, protecting the campers from harm.
https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/new-poll-reveals-30-million-youth-summer-opportunities-cost-remains-major-barrier
New Poll Reveals 30 Million Youth in Summer Opportunities, But Cost Remains a Major BarrierNew legislation, Summer for All Act, aims to bridge the summer learning equity gap.