Being Away from Home Builds Self-esteem, Independence
One of the many joys of parenthood is helping children navigate new waters. And, while often these situations are met with hesitation, slight anxiety — or in the case of some first-time campers,...
View ArticleTop Ten Things You Never Knew About Camp
Camp has become a staple of the summer season. Each year, millions of children, youth, and adults head to the hills, lakes, valleys, and parks to participate in the time-honored tradition of camp. And,...
View ArticleHugs from Home – Keeping in Touch with Campers is Critical Part of Camp...
This summer marks the 150th anniversary of the organized camp experience. And, while much about the camp experience has evolved and adapted to meet the needs of today’s families, at its core the...
View ArticleCamp — a Practical Solution to the Education Debate
In light of recent education debates — where one side argues that summer is a rite of passage for children, and the other side argues that extended school breaks interfere with learning time — the...
View ArticleCamp: A Global Community of Support and Healing
On March 11, 2011, the Touhoku district of Japan was struck by a massive tsunami and earthquake, which left over 22,000 dead or missing. By the next day, the American Camp Association (ACA) and the...
View ArticleTake Camp Skills to School
Millions of parents chose camp for their child or teen because of the immense benefits of the experience. Not only does camp foster making new friends and learning 21st century life skills like...
View ArticleCamp Defines and Develops Character
Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary defines character as one of the attributes or features that make up and distinguish an individual. Character development is tricky. It isn’t something that can be...
View ArticleThis Season's Ultimate Holiday Gift: Camp
Is this scene familiar? You are standing in the aisle at your local toy store during the holidays trying to decide what would be the best gift. The problem is that your child has just about every toy...
View ArticleNeed a Mentor? Go to Camp!
January is National Mentor month, a time to celebrate and encourage the positive relationships that are critical to the development of children and youth – the positive relationships that are developed...
View ArticleACA and Parents Partner to Create Safe Environments
When choosing activities and experiences, safety continues to be a parent’s number one priority. The best camp experiences are borne out of strong partnerships between parents and camps as they work...
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