https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-september-2-2025-national-conference-registration-open

In this issue: 2026 ACA National Conference: Feb 17–20, San Diego — register by Dec 16 for early bird savings. Camp Research Forum: Submissions due Sept 30. September/October Camping...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/southern-ca-hawaii-epic-chat

Grab your favorite camp mug and join Jesse and Hanna for a Southern CA / Hawaii EPIC Coffee & Chat! We’re excited to kick off a new chapter of connection and community for emerging professionals...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/camping-magazine

Learn the skills you need to succeed. Camping Magazine is your primary source for the most recent trends in the camp industry - the latest research in the field of youth...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-cascadia-campference

Join us at the Cascadia Campference at Camp Lutherhaven in Idaho, November 3–5! At the Cascadia Campference, you’ll have the space...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/accreditation-volunteer-course-person-8

THIS IN-PERSON COURSE IS PROVIDED BY ACA, NEW YORK & NEW JERSEY AND IS OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS OF ACA. This course (formerly known as the Associate Visitor Course) is a 1-day...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/activities-encourage-belonging-among-campers

Some games and activities at camp can encourage competition among campers, while some encourage cooperation and team building. Here are three activities to try with campers that can help them make...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/camp-heal-palestine

This past camp season, Camp Nuhop had the privilege to come alongside the amazing Ohio nonprofit organization Heal Palestine to offer a first-of-its-kind camp program to provide a safe space to a...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/magazine/2025-september-october-camping-magazine

 Features Create a Sense of Belonging for...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/be-tea

Camp, when done well, is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on children’s lives. We’ve all seen the data that confirms the incredible power camp has in helping children to develop social-...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/bunkmates-boundaries-understanding-dynamics-peer-peer-behaviors-camp

During an overnight campout, staff interrupt a group of 11-year-olds engaged in a “kissing game.” A mom calls and shares that her son did not care for his shower buddy while at camp. A camper...