https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/moving-forward-together-engagement-belonging

As I reflect on the realities of the past few months, my heart continues to break for all the families, communities, and camps impacted by the terrible floods in Texas. This has been one of the...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/grounding-our-character-work-reflection

Can you identify the difference between these two common scenarios? In the first, you are enjoying a scenic picnic lunch with campers after a long and exhausting hike together. In the second, you...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/bunkmates-boundaries-understanding-dynamics-peer-peer-behaviors-camp

During an overnight campout, staff interrupt a group of 11-year-olds engaged in a “kissing game.” A mom calls and shares that her son did not care for his shower buddy while at camp. A camper...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/be-tea

Camp, when done well, is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on children’s lives. We’ve all seen the data that confirms the incredible power camp has in helping children to develop social-...

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

This past camp season, Camp Nuhop had the privilege to come alongside the amazing Ohio nonprofit organization Heal Palestine to offer a first-of-its-kind camp program to provide a safe space to a...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/activities-encourage-belonging-among-campers

Some games and activities at camp can encourage competition among campers, while some encourage cooperation and team building. Here are three activities to try with campers that can help them make...

https://www.acacamps.org/conference/program/schedule/character-camp-preconference-workshop

A gathering to celebrate the first wave of Character Grantees and to dive deep together into an important character-related topic. Participants will come out of the preconference connected and...

https://www.acacamps.org/conference/program/schedule/accreditation-visit-mini-boot-camp

For camps expecting an accreditation visit in 2026, the Accreditation Visit Mini Boot Camp is an opportunity to gain in-depth understanding of the accreditation process and ACA standards as they...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-august-26-2025-campwell-training-epic-conversations

In this issue: Article on how camp is a place where character takes root CampWell Level Two training Fall EPIC conversatioins Staffing Summit early bird deadline: Oct. 1 Character Grant...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/horseback-riding-program-resources-instructor-certifications

The following organizations provide training and certification for horseback riding programs. Contact information and course titles are provided for your convenience. If you have a question about an...