https://www.acacamps.org/blog/camp-truths-are-forever
Camp Truths Are ForeverGuest 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
Gearing Up for Summer: What to PackBefore 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
Camp: An 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
Join the Backyard CampoutACA 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
Nurture Creativity at CampGuest 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...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/why-kids-need-camp-role-models
Why Kids Need Camp Role ModelsOne of the greatest treasures of a camp experience is the bond formed between campers and their counselors. Not only do campers receive a bounty of fun times and memories with their favorite...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/handling-heat-summer
Handling the Heat of SummerIn the heat of summer, camps are accustomed to taking precautions to ensure the safety and comfort of campers when temperatures get extreme. Drinking plenty of water, moving more “active” programming...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/all-around-world-cultural-exchange-camp
All Around the World: Cultural Exchange at CampYou might call them international staff, but they’re really camp cultural exchange visitors! We love working with and learning from people from other countries — and there’s no better place to do...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/play-work-childhood
Play Is the Work of ChildhoodGuest post by Marla Coleman “Play is not a luxury we should ration, but rather a crucial dynamic of physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development for children of all ages....
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/processing-summer
Processing the SummerGuest post from Green River Preserve in Cedar Mountain, North Carolina. Read the original at...