https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/american-camp-association-announces-five-new-members-national-board-directors

The American Camp Association is pleased to announce the election of five new members to its National Board of Directors: Dawn Ewing, Amy Hurwitz Gutschenritter, Ginger Naylor, Shawna Rosenzweig, and...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-virginias-winter-gathering-new-date-announced

This event has been rescheduled due to weather. New date is Tuesday, March 3, 2026.  Registration is closed. If you are still hoping to register, please email Kathryn-...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-march-3-2026-camp-caucus-march-april-camping-magazine

In this issue: ACA Launches Bipartasin Congressional Camp Caucus March/April Camping Magazine Announcing New ACA Partner — Visiplex Creating Space for Imperfection, Growth, Accountability...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/aca-celebrates-launch-bipartisan-congressional-camp-caucus

Representatives Chris Pappas and Chuck Edwards File to Establish First-Ever Caucus Dedicated to the Camp Community.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/making-space-creativity

For camp professionals navigating demanding roles, intentionally building creativity into their daily routine is a research-backed way to support well-being, strengthen resilience, and reconnect with...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/science-behind-magic-camp

On the last day of camp, a shy 10-year-old who had barely spoken during the first week stood before 200 people and sang a solo at the closing campfire. Her voice was clear, confident, and full of joy...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/strategic-growth-camping-training-development-sustaining-shared-leadership

Too often, strategic efforts are disconnected from the day-to-day work of the organization. A strategic plan should inform, shape, and guide how your team shows up every day and how the work of the...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/if-aristotle-ran-summer-camp-ancient-wisdom-modern-camp-leadership

“We are what we repeatedly do . . . therefore excellence is not an act, but a habit.” – Will Durant, paraphrasing Aristotle Every camp director wrestles with the same essential challenge. How...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/extra-extra-joy-impact-newspaper-production-camp

According to the News Literacy Project (2025), 82 percent of teens struggle to differentiate news from advertisements, opinions, and entertainment. Thirty-five percent say they barely read for fun...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/growing-tomorrows-leaders-today-cultivating-connection-confidence-curiosity-camps

At every camp, there’s a moment when a counselor steps forward, not because they have to, but because they want to. They notice a camper struggling, take initiative to help, and model calm for others...