https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/cultivating-empathy-your-role-camp-counselor
Cultivating Empathy in Your Role as a Camp CounselorLearn how empathy helps camp counselors build trust, support campers, and create a meaningful, connected summer camp experience.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/unlocking-codes-connection
Unlocking the Codes of ConnectionDiscover five powerful conversation codes counselors can use to build trust, spark connection, and transform camper relationships.
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/virtual-youth-mental-health-first-aid-7
Virtual Youth Mental Health First AidThe Youth Mental Health First Aid course is designed to teach individuals how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health issues, an addiction challenge, or is in crisis....
https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-april-22-2025-protecting-your-campers-todays-digital-world
ACA Now - April 22, 2025: Protecting Your Campers in Today's Digital WorldIn this issue: Online safety webinar New Staffing Summit format and dates announced Two upcoming Character webinars A blog post on educational card game benefits...
https://www.acacamps.org/about/mission-vision
Mission and VisionEmpowering camps to create quality experiences that build a world of belonging and growth.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/how-start-camp
How to Start A CampWe're happy you care about the successful development of children. Let us help!
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/power-play-how-educational-card-games-benefit-campers
The Power of Play: How Educational Card Games Benefit CampersDiscover the power of educational, screen-free card games for campers! These themed games boost learning, social skills, and fun — perfect for downtime, team bonding, and unplugged play at camp.
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-virginias-fall-networking-roundtable
ACA, Virginias Fall Networking RoundtableThis networking event will take place at Triple C Camp on September 30 from 9:00-3:30. This is a great opportunity to decompress after camp and get answers in preparation for next summer. We will...
https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/planning-camp/coping-homesickness-camp
Coping with Homesickness at CampThe prescription for homesickness at summer camp is a simple solution of preparation and patience.
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aquatic-risk-management-camp-pools-waterfronts
Aquatic Risk Management for Camp Pools and WaterfrontsDr. Rachel Griffiths and Dr. Tom Griffiths of the Aquatic Safety Research Group, LLC are proud to offer a unique program for ACA members. This 3-hour, fast-paced seminar...