https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/place-share-conservation-easement-solution-green-river-preserve

The story of the summer camp called Green River Preserve and its conservation easement actually starts with my father’s service in WWII. Dad fought in the infantry in both Africa and Europe. He was...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/invisible-link

Summer camp was initially established as a “back to nature” retreat for the children of wealthy New Englanders. It was a respite from the degradation of urban life. Over the years, with the help of...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/thirty-feet-air

"Amanda, I know you can do this." The counselor Ashley held out both hands to the girl in front of me on the ropes course, looking her directly in the eye. It was good that Ashley had so much faith...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/what-i-learned-woods

I spent the las t four summers of my life hidden behind a mass of trees and rolling hills. Separated from civilization by mere miles, I entered a world that sent my imagination whirling and my sense...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/20-20-toolbox-campify-school

The time has come to get rid of the desks in neat rows, get creative, look outside the box, and bring the camp experience to the classroom. Kids need the chance to develop life skills, develop strong...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/we-want-be-green-were-mired-swamp

What's stopping your camp from improving its existing programs or introducing new ones? At the same time, what's standing between your organization and "going green?" Each to its own extent, ...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/crime-prevention-risk-management

No Superheroes Need Apply Does criminal behavior increase during difficult economic times? Some superheroes might say yes and some experts and researchers would agree. What implications does this...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/i-believe

I believe that camp has the power to change lives. I believe in camp as a place where all people are welcomed as individuals and accepted for who they are. I believe in camp as a...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/impact-counselor-training-new-returning-camp-counselors

Introduction To be successful, camps must provide counselors training designed to help them fulfill their responsibilities in a manner aligned with stated camp goals. Camp directors must ensure that...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/summer-school-summer-camp

Having spent the better part of the last thirteen years in summer camps and school classrooms, I have observed the benefits of year-round learning, although not necessarily in the form of year-round...