https://www.acacamps.org/blog/turns-out-tv-has-not-destroyed-my-child

As a product of camp, I have always assumed to know a lot about kids, youth development, and, well — parenting. But then, it happened. I became a parent myself.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/love-camp-cabins

An event planner by day, I got a call to meet with the new executive director of my former sleep-away camp on planning events for its ninetieth anniversary. I couldn’t help but think of all of the...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/10-tips-making-most-your-first-year

Guest post by Tamsin Andrews So you’ve made it. You’ve finally got that e-mail or phone call or snail mail letter and you’re over the moon, you’re on staff, and it’s like being a camper...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/blessing-least-favorite-activity

Guest post by Audrey Monke In her best-selling book, The Blessing of a Skinned Knee, Wendy Mogel discusses the importance...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/my-favorite-camp-counselor

Guest post by Michael Eisen When I was nine years old I spent my first summer at camp. It was a huge...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/fun-success

“People rarely succeed unless they have fun in what they are doing.” — Dale Carnegie Did you know that when your kids have the chance to engage in free,...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/right-activities-right-moments

Sometimes having the right activity at the right moment can make the difference between a good day and a great day at camp! Here are some no-planning, no-equipment-necessary games that you can play...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/nature-nurtures-kids

Stargazing in the night sky, hiking in an ancient forest, even just feeling the breeze on a warm day — these simple things help kids find peace of mind, wonder, and a greater connection to the...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/dear-mom-dad-come-get-me-now

Guest post by Missy Schenck        The first time I went away to summer camp I had just finished the third grade. All first-year campers have nagging...

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...