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When
Tradition Meets Technology
For nearly 150 years, camp has been an
American tradition. And for almost 100
years, parents have turned to the American
Camp Association® (ACA) to answer camp
questions – how to choose a camp,
what to pack, how to prepare for camp,
how to keep in touch with campers, and
many more.
As one of the nation's leading child and
youth development resources, ACA works
with families to answer questions, provide
information, and offer expert advice about
the camp experience. And now, it
is easier than ever.
- Follow ACA on Twitter – Families
can now follow @ACACampParents on
Twitter.com to receive daily updates,
helpful links, and tips about the camp
experience. In addition, parents can
contact ACA directly through Twitter
to ask specific questions.
- Find ACA on Facebook – ACA's Facebook page
offers families the same helpful information
and links. In addition, families visit www.facebook.com/becauseofcamp and
become a fan of ACA's Because
of Camp…™ PSA video and
share how their lives have changed "Because
of Camp…™".
- Visit CampParents.org – By
visiting www.CampParents.org,
ACA's parent resource site, families
can find expert advice, resources and
links, information on planning for camp,
videos, and ACA's Find
A Camp search, which allows families
to search ACA's 2,400 accredited camps
for one that best suits their needs.
- Sign up for Camp
e-News – Through CampParents.org,
parents can sign-up to receive Camp
e-News, ACA's bi-monthly parent
e-newsletter on child and youth development,
the camp experience, and timely issues
concerning today's families. Archived
issues of Camp e-News are
also available on the site.
- Don't forget to call – Perhaps
one of the most tried-and-true technologies
available, families can always reach
ACA by telephone. Families with specific
questions can call 1.800.428.CAMP to
reach the national office, or contact
one of twenty-four
local offices nationwide. You can
find your local office by visiting www.acacamps.org/about/offices.php.
For more information on how your family
can connect with ACA, or for camp information
and expert advice, visit ACA's parent resource
site at www.CampParents.org.
Contact Public Relations at 765.349.3317
or pr@ACAcamps.org to
interview an ACA
spokesperson or for more information
about the essential camp experience. For
customizable public
service announcements or article
reprints, visit our Media Center at www.ACAcamps.org/media.
About ACA
The American Camp Association® (ACA) works to preserve, promote, and enhance
the camp experience for children and adults. ACA-Accredited® camp programs
ensure that children are provided with a diversity of educational and developmentally
challenging learning opportunities. There are over 2,400 ACA-accredited camps
that meet up to 300 health and safety standards. For more information, visit www.ACAcamps.org.
About Stephen Wallace
Stephen Wallace, M.S. Ed., author of the new book Reality Gap — Alcohol,
Drugs, and Sex: What Parents Don't Know and Teens Aren't Telling, has broad experience
as a school psychologist and adolescent counselor. He serves as chairman and
CEO of SADD, director of counseling and counselor training at the Cape Cod Sea
Camps, and adjunct professor of psychology at Mount Ida College. For more information
about Stephen's work, visit www.stephengraywallace.com.
About Ben Seifer
Ben Seifer recently graduated from Newton South High School (MA) where he was
a scholar, athlete, and newspaper columnist and editor. Among his many accomplishments,
he served as captain of the varsity Alpine Ski Team, a peer educator, and
community-service volunteer. In August 2008, Ben completed the Cape Cod Sea
Camps' Counselor Training Program and received the Service Cup for his integrity
and selfless contributions to the welfare of others. Ben will be attending
The George Washington University in the fall.
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