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https://www.acacamps.org/blog/why-teens-need-summer-camp-more-ever
Why Teens Need Summer Camp More Than EverBeing at camp gives me this sense of belonging that I’ve never felt anywhere else. I know that I can be myself and that my cabin mates will love me for who I am, and I’ve brought that...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/campwire-episode-185-hiking-across-country-camp
CampWire Episode #18.5 - Hiking Across the Country for CampIn this special, short episode of CampWire, Sam talked with Meghan Colon who is thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail to raise money for ACA's Send a Child to Camp fund.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/measles-information-camps
Measles Prevention and Preparedness Tips for CampsMeasles is a highly contagious virus. Learn how to reduce risk, recognize symptoms, and respond to outbreaks.
https://www.acacamps.org/advertise/new-products-services
New Products and Services AdvertisingHave a new product or service that you want to market to camps? This is a great place to let camps know about the camp industry's latest and upcoming trends.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/dear-camp-staff-members-moving-forward-together
Dear Camp Staff Members - Moving Forward TogetherThank you for your deep devotion to engaging children, teens, and young adults in fun, high-quality camp experiences.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/dutch-oven-cooking-tools-tips
Dutch Oven Cooking Tools and TipsGabe, now a fifth grader, was pumped that he had graduated prerequisite camp programs required to experience Adventure Camp for the first time. Gabe conquered the zip line, sailed on the lake, and...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/summer-lovin
Summer Lovin'"Summer lovin' had me a blast, summer lovin' happened so fast" is how the classic song from the musical Grease goes. If you have attended camp as a camper or are returning camp staff at a resident or...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/boys-will-be-boys-girls-are-just-mean
Boys Will Be Boys, Girls Are Just MeanSo you are working at a children's camp this summer. Your role as a counselor is perhaps the most important role at camp. Not only are you there to ensure the kids have a great time, but also to keep...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/dear-summer-camp-counselor
Dear Summer Camp CounselorLet me first say, I am so intensely jealous of you. I think every person who has had the pleasure of working at camp, be it for one year or five, is envious of anyone who gets to be there when they...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/begin-end-mind
Begin with the End in MindThe first thing summer camp counselors should do going into camp season is decide how they want campers to remember them once the season ends.