https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/growing-tomorrows-leaders-today-cultivating-connection-confidence-curiosity-camps

At every camp, there’s a moment when a counselor steps forward, not because they have to, but because they want to. They notice a camper struggling, take initiative to help, and model calm for others...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/if-aristotle-ran-summer-camp-ancient-wisdom-modern-camp-leadership

“We are what we repeatedly do . . . therefore excellence is not an act, but a habit.” – Will Durant, paraphrasing Aristotle Every camp director wrestles with the same essential challenge. How...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/17-gaps-your-emergency-action-plan-how-fill-them

Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) are required of all employers by federal law. No types of businesses are exempt. So, every camp — no matter its type, size, or location — must create and train its...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/extra-extra-joy-impact-newspaper-production-camp

According to the News Literacy Project (2025), 82 percent of teens struggle to differentiate news from advertisements, opinions, and entertainment. Thirty-five percent say they barely read for fun...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/building-inclusive-trans-culture-practices-camp

It is suggested that register for this recorded webinar first: ...

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...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/aca-celebrates-launch-bipartisan-congressional-camp-caucus

Representatives Chris Pappas and Chuck Edwards File to Establish First-Ever Caucus Dedicated to the Camp Community.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/more-band-aids-lessons-care-summer-camp

As an incoming senior psychology major and pre-med student at the University of Maryland, College Park, seeking summer clinical experience opportunities, I was advised to contact hospitals, clinics,...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/three-craft-activities-hail-springs-arrival

Try these artsy, hands-on crafts to awaken your campers’ imaginations and get them into the spirit of spring. Bunny Puppets Materials: Paper bag Three pipe cleaners Cotton ball...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/summer-fun-foods-all-allergy-friendly-snack-shack-options

Let’s face it, campers love an occasional visit to the infamous “Snack Shack” at camp. Nothing says freedom like choosing a slushie, popsicle, popcorn, or candy while Mom and Dad aren’t monitoring...