History and Youth Development Resources

Congressional Record
Congress Recognizes the 150th Anniversary of Camp in America!

Senate Resolution 406
Honoring the 125th anniversary of organized camping in the United States.

The Organized Summer Camp
by Marie M. Ready

100 Years of YMCA Camping
by Eugene A. Turner, Jr.

The Essence of Camping
Editorials

The Unique Mission of the Summer Camp
Forward and Introduction

Camping In America: Proud Tradition, Lasting Impact
by Peter Surgenor, President, American Camp Association

The Meaning of Summer Camp
by Nancy Gibbs

Books That Celebrate the Camp Experience

Past ACA President Richard Chamberlain Addresses ACA Members at the 2011 National Conference