https://www.acacamps.org/blog/emotional-readiness-camp

Spring has finally arrived; the school year is beginning to wind down, and summer is on its way. For me, summer always means summer camp. Very soon, parents will be sending their most precious...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/homesickness-dos-donts-parents-preparing-camp

Homesickness is a fact of life.  It is human nature to pine for what is known and comfortable.  And a stay at summer camp — even for a seasoned camper — can generate pangs of longing for...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/lessons-summer-2016

Camp professionals pride themselves on the social and emotional learning that a quality camp experience can help children master. From my travels to camps this summer in Alabama, Georgia, North...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/quiet-ones

Close your eyes and think of a scene at camp. There is probably some mix of singing, laughing, and playing where the adults are wearing costumes (seemingly related to nothing), the campers are...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/final-osha-rule-issued-improve-tracking-workplace-injuries-illnesses

Camps will need to adhere to a new Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rule that will impact when and how they file their annual reports with OSHA. Please see below to learn why OSHA...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/women-camp-industry-collective-force-good

March is National Women’s History Month. While some institutions need to be reminded of women’s contributions, that is not the case in the American Camp Association! From the early days of ACA, women...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/criminal-background-check-resources

The American Camp Association (ACA) is committed to the protection of children and youth. Because of societal events, significant news media regarding child abuse, and the expecta­tion by parents...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/traditions-old-new

In the days and weeks leading up to opening day, I can hardly contain my excitement about being reunited with my favorite people on the planet. I can’t wait to see how much the campers have grown and...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/15-questions-about-search-engine-marketing-camps-web

In November 2012, my article, “Search Marketing on the Web — Drive New Camper Enrollment and Alternative Businesses,” appeared in Camping Magazine....

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/communication-strategies-create-positive-safe-camp-environment

Researchers have postulated that counselors express lowest perceived competency in their ability to develop camper relationships, handle conflict between campers, and feel limited in their ability to...