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https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/what-directors-want-know-about-2012-summer-enrollment
What Directors Want to Know about 2012 Summer Enrollment“The camp is in a turnaround . . . climbing back after multiyear decline.” — Respondent, Fall 2012 Enrollment Survey The Spring 2012 Enrollment Sneak Peek seemed to indicate a good summer ahead...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/nobody-ever-tells-me-anything-communication-camp
Nobody Ever Tells Me Anything: Communication at CampGrowing up, my sister’s catch phrase could have been, “Nobody ever tells me anything!” because she said it so often. More and more, this sentiment is being shared at summer camp, too. Our camp staff...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/juego-el-aprendizaje-serio
Juego, el aprendizaje serioMe llamo Peg Smith y soy madre de dos chicos ya crecidos, profesional experta en la niñez temprana y directora ejecutiva de American Camp Association. Me gustaría compartir un par de observaciones...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/lo-que-los-ni%C3%B1os-necesitan-para-tener-%C3%A9xito
Lo que los niños necesitan para tener éxitoPaul Tough, autor de How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character (La manera en la que los niños triunfan: Determinación, curiosidad y el poder oculto del...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/por-qu%C3%A9-escribo-sobre-los-campamentos
Por qué escribo sobre los campamentos“¿No crees que eres un poco mayorcita ya para asistir a los ‘campamentos cristianos’?” Eso no es exactamente lo que esperaba leer entre los comentarios del libro de visitantes de mi sitio...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/what-expect-your-summer-camp-job
What to Expect from Your Summer Camp JobSo you’ve found your dream job this summer — you’re working at camp for the first time!* You’ll be spending your summer playing with kids, making a positive impact on their lives, having tons of fun...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/camp-creating-tomorrows-innovators
CAMP: Creating Tomorrow’s Innovators“Camp is not all about the performance, but the pursuit — the pursuit of relevant experience and knowledge.” The following article by ACA CEO Peg Smith* appeared in USA TODAY...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/utilizing-civil-rights-law-better-include-participants-disabilities
Utilizing the Civil Rights Law to Better Include Participants with DisabilitiesAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are 2.8 million school-aged children with disabilities in the United States. Their functional limitations range from effected hearing and vision to...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/how-do-i-choose-right-camp-my-child
How Do I Choose the Right Camp for My Child?Many parents are starting the search for their child’s perfect summer camp experience NOW. With over 2,400 ACA-accredited camps nationwide, parents have many options. Along with choices...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/building-grit-camp
Building Grit at CampEach month, Peg will host a guest blogger here on A Word from Peg. This month's guest is Audrey Monke, owner and director of Gold Arrow Camp. "Camp has taught...