American Camp Association | Summer camps enrich children's lives!

Camp is just around the corner, and you’ve still got to pack! You might be a pro at packing for camp, but there are always a few things you might forget. That's why The Clorox Company is partnering with the ACA to bring you a simple list of great suggestions for what counselors and staff should make sure is on their packing list this summer. Take a look – it just might save you from leaving something really important off your list!

The Clorox Company

Learn the skills you need to succeed. Camping Magazine is your primary source for the most recent trends in the camp industry,  the latest research in the field of youth development, critical management tools,  and innovative programming ideas. The July/August 2010 issue features articles that address programming, history, 20/20 Toolbox, and more.

Children and youth need a community that:  encourages achievement and builds self-esteem; promotes healthy lifestyles, fitness, and activity; teaches in a classroom without walls; instills appreciation, respect, and responsibility for the natural world around them; and inspires the confidence and courage to become the leaders of tomorrow.

A Voice for Excellence

ACA's Because of Camp…™ outdoor advertising campaign officially launched in early January. Since that time, orders have been arriving daily for billboards, posters, and transit shelters. Several orders have been placed already, and are being shipped to vendors nationwide. Visit ACA's Say It Big Web page to view a map of advertising placements as they are confirmed.

Preserving the rich history of the camp experience is essential for the future. The American Camp Association (ACA) is proud to celebrate our 100th Anniversary in 2010 and the 150th Anniversary of Organized Camping in 2011, and to honor our past with this Web-based tribute.

Celebrate ACA's 100th Anniversary

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Looking for a summer camp? Search over 2,400 ACA-Accredited camps.

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Find the perfect summer or year-round camp job. Need Staff? Check Out ACA’s Staff Recruitment Solutions!

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American Camp Association | Summer camps enrich children's lives!

Camp is just around the corner, and you’ve still got to pack! You might be a pro at packing for camp, but there are always a few things you might forget. That's why The Clorox Company is partnering with the ACA to bring you a simple list of great suggestions for what counselors and staff should make sure is on their packing list this summer. Take a look – it just might save you from leaving something really important off your list!

The Clorox Company

Learn the skills you need to succeed. Camping Magazine is your primary source for the most recent trends in the camp industry,  the latest research in the field of youth development, critical management tools,  and innovative programming ideas. The July/August 2010 issue features articles that address programming, history, 20/20 Toolbox, and more.

Children and youth need a community that:  encourages achievement and builds self-esteem; promotes healthy lifestyles, fitness, and activity; teaches in a classroom without walls; instills appreciation, respect, and responsibility for the natural world around them; and inspires the confidence and courage to become the leaders of tomorrow.

A Voice for Excellence

ACA's Because of Camp…™ outdoor advertising campaign officially launched in early January. Since that time, orders have been arriving daily for billboards, posters, and transit shelters. Several orders have been placed already, and are being shipped to vendors nationwide. Visit ACA's Say It Big Web page to view a map of advertising placements as they are confirmed.

Preserving the rich history of the camp experience is essential for the future. The American Camp Association (ACA) is proud to celebrate our 100th Anniversary in 2010 and the 150th Anniversary of Organized Camping in 2011, and to honor our past with this Web-based tribute.

Celebrate ACA's 100th Anniversary

Find a Camp

Looking for a summer camp? Search over 2,400 ACA-Accredited camps.

Find a Job

Find the perfect summer or year-round camp job. Need Staff? Check Out ACA’s Staff Recruitment Solutions!

Join ACA

Join today and be an integral part of an evolving, versatile, and vibrant organization of people with knowledge to share.

American Camp Association | Summer camps enrich children's lives!

Camp is just around the corner, and you’ve still got to pack! You might be a pro at packing for camp, but there are always a few things you might forget. That's why The Clorox Company is partnering with the ACA to bring you a simple list of great suggestions for what counselors and staff should make sure is on their packing list this summer. Take a look – it just might save you from leaving something really important off your list!

The Clorox Company

Learn the skills you need to succeed. Camping Magazine is your primary source for the most recent trends in the camp industry,  the latest research in the field of youth development, critical management tools,  and innovative programming ideas. The July/August 2010 issue features articles that address programming, history, 20/20 Toolbox, and more.

Children and youth need a community that:  encourages achievement and builds self-esteem; promotes healthy lifestyles, fitness, and activity; teaches in a classroom without walls; instills appreciation, respect, and responsibility for the natural world around them; and inspires the confidence and courage to become the leaders of tomorrow.

A Voice for Excellence

ACA's Because of Camp…™ outdoor advertising campaign officially launched in early January. Since that time, orders have been arriving daily for billboards, posters, and transit shelters. Several orders have been placed already, and are being shipped to vendors nationwide. Visit ACA's Say It Big Web page to view a map of advertising placements as they are confirmed.

Preserving the rich history of the camp experience is essential for the future. The American Camp Association (ACA) is proud to celebrate our 100th Anniversary in 2010 and the 150th Anniversary of Organized Camping in 2011, and to honor our past with this Web-based tribute.

Celebrate ACA's 100th Anniversary

Find a Camp

Looking for a summer camp? Search over 2,400 ACA-Accredited camps.

Find a Job

Find the perfect summer or year-round camp job. Need Staff? Check Out ACA’s Staff Recruitment Solutions!

Join ACA

Join today and be an integral part of an evolving, versatile, and vibrant organization of people with knowledge to share.

In the News

Every day, camps across the nation are creating positive changes in the lives of children. Find out what the media is saying about the American Camp Association and ACA-accredited camps.

Articles
The Great Education Debate
March 11, 2010, USA Today, by Peg Smith
Camp Jitters Be Gone!
Feburary 10, 2010, Moms Like Me, by Rachel Bucci
Baseball, Apple Pie, and Summer Camp… Take Heart America, Some Traditions Still Prevail!
March 9, 2010, USA Today, by Diane Tyrrell
How to Pick the Right Summer Camp for Your Kid
March 3, 2010, Parenting, by Barbara Rowley
Summer, Unplugged
March 1, 2010, American Way, by Winston Ross
Smart Spending: Plan Ahead to Save on Summer Fun
February 25, 2010, The New York Tims, by Associated Press
Happy Camper
Feburary 10, 2010, Moms Like Me, by Rachel Bucci
What Kids Learn at Camp
February 3, 2010, Washington Post, by Nancy Henderson
Wrap Up the Perfect Gift—Camp!
October 8, 2009, USA Today, by Peg Smith
The Case for Camp: Why kids need it now more than ever
October 6, 2009, USA Today, by Peg Smith
Finding the Right Camp for Your Child
March 12, 2009, USA Today, by Peg Smith
A Field Guide to Preserving Childhood
March 10, 2009, USA Today, by Peg Smith
Summer camps thrive despite economic woes
March 8, 2009, The Washington Times
When Your Kids Go to Summer Camp
July 19, 2008, Newsweek, by Christina Gillham
The Meaning of Summer Camp
July 3, 2008, TIME Magazine, by Nancy Gibbs
Family First: Family camp
May 24, 2007 WCBS TV New York, by Cindy Hsu
Coping with the First-Time Camper
Family Magazine Group, column by Peg L. Smith
Summer Camps Take Teenagers Around World
May 13, 2007, The New York Times, by Jennifer Conlin
Camp is Great Way to Broaden Horizons
April 15, 2007, The Spokesman Review, by Heather Lalley
Youths Pack Resumes and Sunscreen for Camp
March 28, 2007, Reuters, by Belinda Goldsmith
Summer Camps No Longer Just Water Sports, Pranks
March 28, 2007, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, by Paul Nyhan
Summer Camp: It's Getting Too Late Early
December 30, 2006, Washington Post, by Margaret Webb Pressler
Parents Head To Summer Camp With Their Kids
August 2, 2006, National Public Radio (NPR), Morning Edition
Wired Camps: Summer Camps Use Technology to Keep Parents in Touch
May 23, 2006, USA Today, by Anne D'Innocenzio
More Bang for a Bunk: Picking a Summer Camp
April 12th, 2006, MSNBC, by Vanessa Richardson
 
Op-Eds
Camping In America: Proud Tradition, Lasting Impact, by Peter Surgenor, President, American Camp Association
The Pillars of Education Lack an Important Component: Preserving Childhood, by Marla Coleman
Where Else But Camp? How the camp experience prepares staff for real jobs and real life, by Rodger Popkin
The Elephant in the Room: Communicating With Kids About the Economy, by Stephen Wallace, M.S. Ed.
 
Videos
Video: Summer Camps for Kids
February 17, 2010, Fox 31 News KDVR
Video: Taking No Chances — Summer camps confront H1N1 reality
July 28, 2009, Fox News
Video: Swine flu fears shutter summer camps
July 27, 2009, NBC Nightly News
Video: Local Camp Giving All Kids Chance To Be A Camper
July 16, 2009, CBS11TV.com Texas
Video: Cutting Camp Costs
W*USA 9, Washington, DC
Video: Faith-based Camps — Interview with Peter Surgenor, President-Elect, American Camp Association
CN8 Your Morning
Video: What to Pack for Camp — Interview with Peg L. Smith, CEO, American Camp Association
Fox 59 Indianapolis
Video: Interview with Peg L. Smith, CEO, American Camp Association
Fox 59 Indianapolis
Press Releases
ACA Media Center
 
American Camp Association | Summer camps enrich children's lives!

Camp is just around the corner, and you’ve still got to pack! You might be a pro at packing for camp, but there are always a few things you might forget. That's why The Clorox Company is partnering with the ACA to bring you a simple list of great suggestions for what counselors and staff should make sure is on their packing list this summer. Take a look – it just might save you from leaving something really important off your list!

The Clorox Company

Learn the skills you need to succeed. Camping Magazine is your primary source for the most recent trends in the camp industry,  the latest research in the field of youth development, critical management tools,  and innovative programming ideas. The July/August 2010 issue features articles that address programming, history, 20/20 Toolbox, and more.

Children and youth need a community that:  encourages achievement and builds self-esteem; promotes healthy lifestyles, fitness, and activity; teaches in a classroom without walls; instills appreciation, respect, and responsibility for the natural world around them; and inspires the confidence and courage to become the leaders of tomorrow.

A Voice for Excellence

ACA's Because of Camp…™ outdoor advertising campaign officially launched in early January. Since that time, orders have been arriving daily for billboards, posters, and transit shelters. Several orders have been placed already, and are being shipped to vendors nationwide. Visit ACA's Say It Big Web page to view a map of advertising placements as they are confirmed.

Preserving the rich history of the camp experience is essential for the future. The American Camp Association (ACA) is proud to celebrate our 100th Anniversary in 2010 and the 150th Anniversary of Organized Camping in 2011, and to honor our past with this Web-based tribute.

Celebrate ACA's 100th Anniversary

Find a Camp

Looking for a summer camp? Search over 2,400 ACA-Accredited camps.

Find a Job

Find the perfect summer or year-round camp job. Need Staff? Check Out ACA’s Staff Recruitment Solutions!

Join ACA

Join today and be an integral part of an evolving, versatile, and vibrant organization of people with knowledge to share.