https://www.acacamps.org/blog/handling-campers-homesickness

According to author and psychologist Michael Thompson, PhD, 97 percent of children experience at least some occasional homesick feelings at camp. Considering that statistic, you’ll probably have...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-virginias-fall-networking-roundtable

This networking event will take place at Triple C Camp on September 30 from 9:00-3:30. This is a great opportunity to decompress after camp and get answers in preparation for next summer. We will...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/character-camp-families

Character at camp survey results regarding how camps talk about character to their camp families.

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/accreditation-volunteer-course-virtual-5

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR THIS COURSE. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANOTHER SESSION. This course (formerly known as the Associate Visitor Course) is a 1-day virtual training via Zoom....

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/marketplace/product-spotlight/treehouses-expertly-designed-beautifully-built

Expertly Designed, Beautifully Built Treehouses — Inspiring Joy and Adventure Since 2003 Are you looking for a unique way to enhance the camp experience for your campers and staff?...

https://www.acacamps.org/northwest/leaders

ACA, Northwest is administered by a Local Council of Leaders who, working with staff, coordinates education events, administers the accreditation program, offers member support and provides...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-november-19-2024-national-conference-program-preview

In this issue: 2025 ACA National Conference program preview Overtime rule for white-collar workers blocked Blog on streamlining the camp applicaton process #GivingTuesday challenge update...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/news/overtime-rule-white-collar-workers-blocked-judge

On Friday, November 15, 2024, District Judge Sean D. Jordan of the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas granted a motion for summary judgment, ruling that the US Department of Labor's...

https://www.acacamps.org/about/pioneers-of-camping

The Pioneers of Camping Club offers special recognition for ACA members with at least thirty years of professional camp experience and for camps that have been in operation for at least thirty years...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/revamping-camp-application-process-how-streamlining-can-attract-top-talent

Qualified candidates always have choices. If your candidate experience is slow, clunky, and vanilla, you’re likely losing out on top talent. As you prepare for the 2025 hiring season, consider...