https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/5-ways-effectively-train-summer-camp-staff-during-covid-19

The importance of properly trained camp staff can't be overstated. After all, parents are putting their trust in your staff to keep their children happy and safe — and that's not a responsibility to...

https://www.acacamps.org/download/briefing-paper-campers-serious-illness

https://www.acacamps.org/indiana/awards

Heart and Soul Award The Heart and Soul Award is the highest honor awarded by ACA, Indiana to individuals and organizations. One is awarded annually unless the Awards Committee...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/assessing-electronic-health-record-readiness-your-campus

As the transformation of our world by digital technology continues, it is essential that college and university programs hosting minors on campus leverage technology to improve the flow of health...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/news/american-camp-association-celebrates-new-camp-song-andy-grammer

Quaker Chewy donates $200,000 to send up to 500 kids to summer camp With nods to s’mores, bunk beds, and friendship, “C.A.M.P...

https://www.acacamps.org/link/4-h-nurturing-power-nature

Download the full three-lesson The Nurturing Power of Nature Activities series. 

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-41-health-science-programs-amplifying-indigenous-cultures-camp

ACA's camping services manager Alicia Danenberg speaks with Dr. Naomi Bender of Washington State University, along with Danielle Thompson & Brittany Belgarde of the University of North Dakota....

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/sankofa-value-meaningful-debrief-end-camp-season

Another camp season is complete. After working overtime to ensure that every session was special, enriching, and fun-filled, we camp professionals are finally able to exhale. We did it! The energy,...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/armed-dangerous-fugitive-situations-near-camp

In the summers of 2017 and 2018, the West Virginia 4-H camp program experienced multiple incidents where camps were locked down due to armed suspects in the area. In one incident, a man stole a truck...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/top-5-waterfront-safety-tips-get-your-camp-swimmer-ready

While there are many camp activities that require constant supervision, swimming and other water-related activities need special attention to ensure camper safety and most importantly, fun.