https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/prediction-trifecta-promise

The Prediction I often talk about the early childhood movement. Beginning with thought leaders such as John Dewey in the early twentieth century, continuing with Jean Piaget through the mid-1900s...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/conservation-generation-doing-good-work

At Blue Star, as at many camps, we care passionately about healing the planet. As third generation owners/directors, we are humbled and honored to continue and deepen the long tradition of social...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/camper-enrollment-continued-upward-trend-2014

Economically speaking, 2014 felt a little better across the nation. The Dow was up a bit, the jobs reports were somewhat positive, and people seemed to be spending money. Early in 2015 it still feels...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/play-camp-talking-funders-versus-preaching-choir

Camp professionals just get it! Play is a valuable aspect of childhood and, of course, camp. It’s a given, an easy sell. But that’s just preaching to the choir. Explaining to funders the need to...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/stress-camp-no-never-three-mindful-practices-create-kinder-happier-healthier-campers-counselors

When people think summer camp, they think tranquil natural setting, fun, happiness, and bliss. While this permeates throughout camp life, the threat of stress — and a lack of resiliency to that...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/getting-social-it

It is said, even among the youngest of audiences, that if you are not on social media you don’t exist. Think about it: You may have already researched my credentials on LinkedIn® or checked to see if...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/when-behavior-becomes-legal-issue

Introduction Behavior issues continue to be a prominent and growing concern of camp managers. Today's campers and staff present new challenges. They come to camp accustomed to being tightly...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/partner-online-course/fundraising-strategies

In today's economic climate, budgets are being cut left and right. Strategic fundraising for parks and recreation agencies is no longer an exception, it is the rule. Many agencies professionals now...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/bullying-harassment-what-every-camp-should-know

On March 10, 2011, the White House held a conference on bullying prevention to address the growing nationwide concern over the problem of student harassment and bullying in schools. The ultimate aim...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/concussions-what-camps-can-learn-zachery-lystedt-law

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), concussions are one of the most commonly reported injuries in children and adolescents who participate in sports and recreational...