https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/working-children-special-needs

It is often said by people who mean well that working with children with special needs “requires the patience of a saint.” Not true. What it does require is human compassion — something more of us...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/camp-yofi-family-camp-children-autism

Camp Ramah Darom, in partnership with Nova Southeastern University, provides an overnight camp experience for children with autism and their families. Based upon Ramah Darom's five-day family camp...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/children-cancer-positive-benefits-camp

Since childhood cancer has evolved from an inevitably fatal illness to a life-threatening chronic disease, children with cancer receive many positive benefits by participating in a camp experience....

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

Lauren Reichstein Local Council of Leaders Chair Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee Kevin Pettigrew Member at Large J.M. Feltner Memorial 4-H Camp ...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/summer-residential-camps-promoting-social-interaction-self-efficacy-among-young-adults-special

Social skills and self-efficacy are fundamental processes and necessary for individuals in everyday life. Seeking employment, living independently, making friends, and trying new activities all...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-september-17-2024-aca-president-ceo-transition-staffing-summit-deadline

In this issue: ACA announces President/CEO transition Staffing Summit early bird deadline Blog on gender-affirming practices to welcome all youth Program quality community of practice...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/american-camp-association-announces-president-ceo-transition

ACA celebrates Tom Rosenberg’s transformational leadership over the past eight years.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/creating-camp-magic-gender-affirming-practices-welcome-all-youth

Our friends at Camp Fire share how the choices camp professionals make to create a sense of belonging for campers who are disconnected or afraid can help campers experience their first taste of camp...

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

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

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

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