Program Planning

Discover how summer camp archery builds confidence, focus, and lasting passion in young campers — with tips for running a great program and real success stories.

Through their partnership, ACA and Eluna collaborate to deliver resources that help camps support youth and families navigating grief, loss, and the impact of addiction.

Outdoor musical play builds character, resilience, and inclusion, helping campers of all abilities feel confident and connected.

Join bestselling author and educator Michael Brandwein for a practical, high-impact virtual session focused on building character through intentional program design and leadership...

Orienteering at camp can help campers learn to analyze errors, support one another and learn from mistakes.

Here are three summertime activities that are fun for campers of all ages. Moving Water About the Game: For this game you will need two containers and one sponge, cut in half, for...

Discover NASA’s Our Dynamic Sun tool kit — free activities, images, and facts to spark curiosity about the sun for camps, educators, and astronomy fans.

Many camp leaders face the challenge of helping campers bounce back from setbacks and show true empathy, skills that build resilience and character for life. In this recorded...

Each year, ACA’s Eleanor P. Eells Award for Program Excellence honors camps that embody the spirit of the award’s namesake through their efforts to provide exceptional programming that effectively and innovatively addresses the needs of people and society through the camp experience.

Did you see the Northern lights at your camp this spring?