https://www.acacamps.org/blog/how-bring-self-defense-workshops-your-camp

As you plan your programming, you want to add camp activities that are educational, constructive, and fun. Self-defense is one of the best lessons your campers can learn because it has so many real-...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/how-keep-campers-healthy

June is National Safety Month, which is a perfect time to celebrate the good work camps do keeping campers safe and healthy....

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/how-camp-crisis-hotline-can-help-you

Sometimes, despite best efforts to be prepared in case of emergencies and expect the unexpected, crises occur. For just over thirty years, the American Camp Association (ACA) has been helping...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/big-r-little-r-big-little

With ACA’s new strategic focus on accreditation and research comes the need to evolve our practices and services at a national level. In order to accomplish these important tasks, two special task...

https://www.acacamps.org/preparing-job-fair

Get set up for success at any camp job fair by following some simple guidelines: Choosing the best camp fair for you! Contact the placement office, before registering, and inquire about:...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/camp-related-research-bibliographies

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/five-tips-keeping-your-campers-data-information-safe

Camp directing is not merely a job that provides a paycheck. Rather, it is the reason to get up in the morning. A camp director’s ROI is in every child’s smile, when he learns a new skill, discovers...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/talking-parents-about-protecting-their-children-camp-summer

Key Messages for Camps Camps are communities where nurturing adults support children emotionally and are committed to their safety and well-being. As camp professionals, we are painfully aware...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/hot-topic/proposed-rule-changes-summer-work-travel-program-j-1-visa-category

The US Department of State has recently released the...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/challenges-wired-parent-raising-wired-kid

Hello Camp Parents! My name is Missy and I am the database administrator for ACA. In this role, I work with a number of our teams to manage information related to the association’s members. But I am...