https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/virtual-youth-mental-health-first-aid-3

The Youth Mental Health First Aid Course is designed to teach individuals how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. The course...

https://www.acacamps.org/attendee-list-email-scam

ACA will never ask you to purchase our attendee list through a third party.  It has come to our attention that emails are circulating regarding purchasing an attendee list for this year’s ACA...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-new-england-navigating-new-overtime-rules-ensuring-camp-compliance-e-session

The Department of Labor’s new overtime regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act took effect on July 1, 2024, bringing significant changes for employers across industries. These...

https://www.acacamps.org/ohio/grants

ACA, Ohio is proud to be able to offer the Grants Program. This program awards grants for the purpose of improving and expanding the camp experience in Ohio. Any member (camp or individual) of...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-october-15-2024-crisis-hotline-webinar-character-camp-survey

In this issue:  Upcoming Crisis Hotline webinar Character at Camp survey Award nominations deadline National Mentorship Program applications deadline Staffing Summit Session...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/accreditation-volunteer-course-virtual-2

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

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/assessing-youth-autism-spectrum-disorders-their-fit-camp

One of the best experiences for a child is that of being a camper. The opportunity to be in a child-centered environment, a setting that uses Mother Nature to help deliver a program resulting in...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/camp-spiritual-development

What are your earliest transcendent memories as a child? For me, they were in the woods or on the trail at camp with my counselors and cabin group. Sitting around the campfire feeling the warmth of...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/camp-or-college-families-face-hobsons-choice

In the long run up to high school graduation, many camp families may face a Hobson’s choice of camp or college, as it may not really be viewed as a choice at all. And truth be told, that may turn out...

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

Camping Magazine is your primary source for the most recent trends in the camp industry — the latest research in the field of youth development, critical management tools, and...