https://www.acacamps.org/resources/national-parks-junior-ranger-program
National Parks Junior Ranger ProgramLaunched in 2010, children can become Let’s Move Outside Junior Rangers by participating in an outdoor activity that gets their hearts pumping and bodies moving. The ...
https://www.acacamps.org/camp-every-child-near-or-far
A Camp for Every Child - Near or Far?Where do you want your child to go to camp? Locally or far away? While each camp experience has something to offer your child, this is an opportunity to assess what you value for your camper. Near...
https://www.acacamps.org/camp-every-child-short-or-long-session
A Camp for Every Child — Short or Long Session?How long do you want your child to remain at camp? Short Sessions (One-Three Weeks) Means First-time or younger campers have a chance to learn new skills Bonds develop with other campers...
https://www.acacamps.org/camp-every-child-girls-only-boys-only-or-co-ed
A Camp for Every Child - Girls Only, Boys Only, or Co-ed?Now may be the opportunity to explore this choice with your camper. Single-Sex Camp Means Breaking gender stereotypes — girls interact with women in positions of authority and boys interact...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/year-round-education-children-youth
Year-Round Education of Children and YouthAmerican Camp Association Position and Resources Understand the importance of the connection with nature Children and Nature Create positive relationships...
https://www.acacamps.org/camp-every-child-traditional-specialty-special-needs
A Camp for Every Child - Traditional, Specialty, and Special Needs?Understanding the strengths in camp focus may help you make your choice. Traditional Means Wide variety of activities Chance for campers to try new activities Exposure to more campers...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/crisis-communications-handbook-templates-sample-forms-letters
The Crisis Communications Handbook Templates and Sample Forms and LettersTake control of a crisis at your camp with a proven communications system. Take Control: Be prepared for nearly any camp crisis with a strong, comprehensive communications system that...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/school-breaks-shouldnt-be-break-learning
School Breaks Shouldn't be a Break from LearningSchool breaks are not the time to take a break from learning. Unfortunately, this is what often happens, resulting in a significant drop in students’ mastery of core concepts. The ...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/contingency-planning-art-developing-plan-b
Contingency Planning - The Art of Developing Plan BTom Peters, the author and business management guru, suggested several years ago we should thrive on chaos, but most people and businesses don't. Most of us would like to have events take place...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/designing-your-programs-best-enhance-camp-experience
Designing Your Programs to Best Enhance the Camp ExperienceTop Tips for Camps Intentionally select program activities that provide one or more of the youth-development supports (supportive relationships, safety, youth involvement, skill building)....