Youth Development

Bullying prevention tips and resources for camps.

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...

Looking to build leadership and promote character development in your counselors in training (CITs), especially those living with disabilities or chronic illnesses? This free, on...

Discover how working at camp offers lessons in leadership, community, personal growth, and lifelong skills through real stories of connection, acceptance, and empowerment.

Build a strong, positive co-counselor relationship at summer camp with practical tips on communication, planning, and teamwork to ensure a successful season for staff and campers alike.

Discover practical tools for camp counselors to support youth through self-discovery, emotional growth, and tough conversations. Learn how to foster a safe, reflective, and nurturing camp environment.

The challenge: behavior and group management skills — one of the skill sets needed first and most by staff — must compete for schedule space during training with so much other...

About a year and a half ago, as I was nearing the completion of my college degree, I faced the reality of beginning my true adult life and was largely overwhelmed by the idea of it...

Growing up requires many important developmental stages and steps one must master. Camp can help.

Martinsville, IN (February 1, 2024) – The American Camp Association® (ACA) is honored to announce that Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded ACA a $45,535,623 grant to support the...