https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/six-habits-i-wish-every-counselor-had

Many years ago I traveled from my hometown of Boston to four different cities in the United States — Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, and New York — and conducted a series of focus groups with...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/food-fire-fun-all-one-why-how-offer-outdoor-cooking-camp

At lunchtime, youthful chefs ages nine to 12 gather around tables in the camp dining room with knives in their hands and plastic cutting boards in front of them. Trying to follow directions in the...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/performing-arts-programs-camp-need-creativity-digital-world

The culture of camps is deeply rooted in being places where kids not only have fun, but where they connect socially. Today, camps are taking on greater importance and many are focused on specialized...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/programs-innovatively-investing-campers-futures-2018-eleanor-eells-award-winners

Each year, ACA’s Eleanor P. Eells Award for Program Excellence recognizes camps that embody the award’s namesake by developing superior programming that effectively and creatively addresses the...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/state-laws-regulations/state-regulations-new-jersey

Date Revised: 12/6/2019

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/state-laws-regulations/state-regulations-connecticut

Date Revised: 01/08/2020 Effective October 1, 2015: A new law requires a Safe Water Skiing Endorsement to accompany a Boating License.  Known as "Emily's Law" - read the details of...

https://www.acacamps.org/download/campproperks-flyer

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/measure-youth-outcomes-online-yob-20

The basic format of the Youth Outcomes Battery (YOB-Basic) is available online. These measures assess how much youth (10-17 years old) increased on 11 youth development outcomes, allow you to collect...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/move-new-normal-be-friend-you-want-beginning

One of the best reasons to go to camp is to experience something new. Yet, at the same time, some of the unpleasant feelings experienced while at camp might be because we are new! It is a paradox. It...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/aca-biennial-member-survey-results-2018

We asked you to tell us whether and which ACA resources support your professional growth, your camp's safety and program quality, and your connectedness to the camp profession. Here’s a brief...