https://www.acacamps.org/blog/how-talk-your-child-about-choosing-healthy-food-camp

Guest post by Diana K. Rice, RD, staff dietitian of The Kids Cook Monday. As any parent knows, equipping kids with the life skills they’ll need to make good decisions and live...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/thanks-sending-me-alcatraz-laying-groundwork-your-childs-first-sleep-away-camp-experience

by Bob and Rob Wipfler. Part of Camp 101, a guest blog series for ACA.  Getting your child ready for camp can be challenging, but there are ways to overcome and ensure that they are...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/inspirations-developmental-supports-opportunities-youths-experiences-camp

In 2003-2004 the American Camp Association conducted research with over 7600 campers (aged 10-18) from just over 80 ACA-Accredited camps to determine the degree to which developmental supports and...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/innovations-improving-youth-experiences-summer-programs

In 2004-2005 the American Camp Association completed a Program Improvement Project with twenty-three ACA-accredited camps to learn what strategies and approaches would help strengthen the experiences...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/talking-about-camp-your-first-time-camper

You’ve done your research, worked as a family to find the right camp for your child’s experience, and signed up your camper for the experience of a lifetime! Naturally, leading up to the...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/camp-truths-are-forever

Guest post by Jean G. McMullan Again we are roaring into the summer camp season. The months spent before camp opens are some of the most pressing, most challenging, and often the most...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/gearing-summer-what-pack

Before summer starts, make sure your camper is geared up — literally! — for all the fun activities at camp. Here are some tips when it comes to packing: Pack Light — Remember...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/camp-unbeatable-summer-learning-experience

Summer Learning Day is Friday, June 21, 2013! Sponsored by the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA), Summer Learning Day...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/join-backyard-campout

ACA recently teamed up with the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) in an effort to keep getting more kids outdoors, reaping the benefits of nature experiences. Camp is one of the best places for kids...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/nurture-creativity-camp

Guest post by Ann Sheets In his closing keynote speech at the 2013 ACA National Conference in February, Dr. Gary Krahn spoke about children's creativity. He reported that during the...