https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/empowering-communities-camp-facing-fourth-industrial-revolution-together

The illiterate of the 21st century are not those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn. — Alvin Toffler (1991) Toward the end of the 20th century,...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/acas-youth-impact-study

It doesn’t take a scientist to explain the impact of camp. If you are reading this, you are likely a camp professional, and if you are a camp professional, you likely see the impact of camp every...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/let-world-be-your-oyster-taking-camp-abroad

Political unrest in Kenya, a railway strike in Europe, the Zika virus in Central America, visa applications for Tanzania, international terrorism levels in Paris, the value of the baht in Thailand —...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/rethinking-summer-why-camp-remains-relevant-teens

In a world filled with out-of-school time options for young adults, new research from the Center for Adolescent Research and Education (CARE) in collaboration with Coastal Carolina University points...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/intergenerational-communication-strengthening-connections-camp

With five generations actively involved in camp, it seems like the communication gap is widening. According to family physician Deborah Gilboa, MD, "The range of what is considered normal is wider...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/staffing-strategies-where-have-we-been-where-are-we-headed

What happened throughout one’s generational history influences current views and perspectives, and camp directors carry those perceptions with them in their thoughts and actions — including those...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/where-are-their-adult-pants-tools-catchphrases-understanding-choosing-todays-staff-members

It started with a camp director’s speech. You know, one of those impassioned, are-you-ready-for-this; get-your-stoke-on; you-can-do-it; don’t-be-scared-but-it’s-OK-to- be-nervous speeches the night...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/building-better-world-through-philanthropy-fraternity-fellowship-fun

Brandon Briery on the Ability Experience at Camp CAMP "What did you do last summer?" For most of you, this question conjures images of campfires, canoes, horses, swimming, and lots of energy,...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/book-village-effect

The Village Effect: How Face-to-Face Contact Can Make Us Healthier and Happier Susan Pinker About the Author Susan...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/i-just-want-my-kid-be-happy

Dear Bob, We had a 14-year-old returning male camper last year in our two-week resident camp who is generally a great kid but who presented with some behavior last summer that caused us to send...