https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/exceptional-opportunities-lasting-inspiration

Inspiration — this is what I hope to get out of every American Camp Association National Conference. It comes in many forms; my list is long: Finding a new "toy" in...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/are-your-campers-picky-eaters

With arms firmly crossed and sour-faced determination, ten-year-old Jaden said, “If I have to eat that, I’ll just go hungry!” Campers paused between bites and all eyes shifted to the two counselors...

https://www.acacamps.org/northland/volunteer-spotlight-jon-salmon-camp-true-friends

This month, ACA is proud to recognize Jon Salmon and Camp True Friends for our volunteer spotlight. Jon started his career in camping in 1999 as a summer staff member. He is originally from...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/thank-you-another-great-year

As the year winds down and the holidays approach, I hope you and your loved ones are well and finding time to breathe, play, and celebrate with time together. During this season of giving...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/role-insurance-risk-management

Risk management plans are never finished. They must be revised periodically because risk, risk control, and risk transfer methods change constantly. Insurance is one of many tools available to risk...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/globalization-camp-movement

In American history books, 1987 will be remembered as the "dark year" of the Reagan administration, with shadows cast by the Iran- Contra affair, the Unabomber, and detonation of an atomic weapon in...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/parents/new-thinking-needed-helping-kids-avoid-or-cope-homesickness

ANN ARBOR, MI 2010 — A new report urges parents and children's doctors to change their thinking about homesickness among children, to see it as a nearly universal but highly preventable and treatable...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/pressure-camp

The positive pressure one experiences at camp is something rare and hypnotizing. Friends at home call what you are doing a summer holiday, but you know the work is tough and comes with daily...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/doctors-recommend-significant-changes-camp-health-procedures

American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations Addressed in the American Camp Association (ACA) Health and Wellness Standards Revisions Summary The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommended...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/case-studies-2015-crisis-hotline-annual-review

Each year, the Camp Crisis Hotline Team identifies a select number of case studies for a more in-depth look, and to serve as examples for other camps to use in staff training and the development of...