https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/leadership-tomorrow

As I speak to camp professionals across the country, I continue to hear incredible stories of impact from the summer. As campers and counselors formed friendships face to face and enjoyed fun and...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/developing-leaders-character

Since it can sometimes be difficult to hire a full staff to lead our camp programs, we may be left wondering which character strengths are “must haves,” and which ones we can provide training for. I...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/trending-food-industry-food-dye-bans-substitutions

Astoundingly, food dye consumption has increased over 500 percent within the last 50 years (Bell, 2023). Many of the foods containing these dyes are consumed by children. On January 15, 2025, the...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/camp-activities-fall

If your camp offers after-care programs, Thanksgiving camp, or other fall camp experiences for kids, these fall-themed activities are great for entertaining campers and don’t require a lot of setup...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/emergence

Honk If You Love Snoopy, it said.   She didn’t press on the horn, but oh, how she could have.   Remembering how she had admired his confidence, his imagination, his...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/code-conduct-events

By participating in an ACA event, you agree to follow the code of conduct for events. Professionalism and Behavior: Maintain a professional demeanor, use polite...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-wisconsin-fall-gathering

Please join us for the Wisconsin Fall Gathering! Join fellow camp and youth development professionals at Easterseals Wisconsin Camp Wawbeek for top-notch education and networking...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-october-28-2025-national-conference-keynotes-announced

In this issue: 2026 National Conference keynote speakers announced. Day Camp Convention opening keynote announced. New Director Orientation course. CampWire podcast with Michael Brandwein...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/magazine/2025-november-december-camping-magazine

This issue focuses on leadership development, featuring articles on topics such as strategic planning, belonging, managing decision fatigue, building and practicing a crisis plan, and more.

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-northland-fall-workshop-get-together

Please join us for the Northland Fall Workshop and Get-Together at Northern Pines Camp in Park Rapids, Minnesota! Don't miss this awesome day of professional development and networking. The fall...