https://www.acacamps.org/resources/tools-measuring-youth-development-outcomes

The youth development outcomes tools were designed specifically for camps interested in exploring what their campers gain from their camp experience. 

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/energize-your-waterfront-five-easy-steps

What's the most popular program at American Camp Association camps? Waterfront activities! That's why at RAVE Sports, the most common questions...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/state-laws-regulations/state-regulations-massachusetts

Date Revised: 01/04/2019

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/shaping-summertime-experiences-critical-recommendations-critical-time

This blog post discusses highlights from the Shaping Summertime Experiences: Opportunities to Promote Healthy Development and Well-Being for Children and Youth study published by the National Academy...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/curious-friendship-between-logic-models-theory-change

This blog post discusses the differences between logic models and the theory of change, and how they work together to inform research and outcomes.

https://www.acacamps.org/book/becoming-camp-leader-making-transition-counselor-camp-leader

Becoming a Camp Leader is full of thought provoking tips and advice for those making the transition from a camp counselor to a program director and beyond. This book also acts as a...

https://www.acacamps.org/book/leadership-development-experts

Features sixteen articles about leadership development issues that have been carefully selected from past editions of Camping Magazine. Articles cover recruitment and retention, employee involvement...

https://www.acacamps.org/book/100-activities-build-unity-community-connection

This collection of icebreakers, energizers, get-acquainted games, opening and closing activities, and team challenges and games are my favorite ways to build unity, community, and connection within...

https://www.acacamps.org/book/101-faqs-about-families-camp-professionals-guide-happy-campers-satisfied-families

101 FAQs About Families is full of thoughtful strategies and advice for how camp professionals can work constructively with their campers' families. This book contains helpful tips and...

https://www.acacamps.org/book/101-games-activities-strengthen-families

101 Games and Activities to Strengthen Families provides a treasure trove of easy-to-follow activities that are fun, yet carefully designed to bring out the best in all kinds of...