https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/planning-camp/preparing-camp/what-bring-camp
What to Bring to CampTravel Light — Tips on Packing and Gear for Summer Camp Plan Ahead — Living Out of a Backpack, Duffel Bag, Suitcase, or Trunk Review Camp Packing Lists Label Everything — Classic Iron-on/...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/building-grit-camp
Building Grit at CampEach month, Peg will host a guest blogger here on A Word from Peg. This month's guest is Audrey Monke, owner and director of Gold Arrow Camp. "Camp has taught...
https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/planning-camp/preparing-camp/camp-visits-making-most-interview
Camp Visits — Making the Most of the InterviewWhen you receive a camp's brochure, you will invariably have questions for the camp director. From that first phone call or letter, you begin developing an impression of what a particular camp is...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/how-do-i-choose-right-camp-my-child
How Do I Choose the Right Camp for My Child?Many parents are starting the search for their child’s perfect summer camp experience NOW. With over 2,400 ACA-accredited camps nationwide, parents have many options. Along with choices...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/camp-creating-tomorrows-innovators
CAMP: Creating Tomorrow’s Innovators“Camp is not all about the performance, but the pursuit — the pursuit of relevant experience and knowledge.” The following article by ACA CEO Peg Smith* appeared in USA TODAY...
https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/planning-camp/preparing-camp/my-child-has-special-needs
My Child Has Special NeedsArticles Camp for All: A Special Place for Special People Camp Greentop's Adventure Camp Children...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/woods
Into the WoodsThis month's guest on Peg's blog is Lance Ozier, member of ACA's national Committee for the Advancement of Research and Evaluation (CARE) and former education coordinator at Project Morry....
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/what-expect-your-summer-camp-job
What to Expect from Your Summer Camp JobSo you’ve found your dream job this summer — you’re working at camp for the first time!* You’ll be spending your summer playing with kids, making a positive impact on their...
https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/planning-camp/expert-advice
Expert AdviceDear Parent, Welcome to a new chapter in the life of your family! I say this because when a child goes off to camp for the first time, everyone in the family grows from the experience, not just...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/camp-antidote
Camp Is the Antidote . . .. . . to overparenting! So says Madeline Levine, PhD, psychologist, author, and keynoter at the recent ACA national conference in Dallas. Drumroll . . . ! The mother of three “newly minted...