American Camping Association Archives

Thoughts From a Second Year Camp Mom: It Gets Easier

I am sitting here today and can’t believe how much I miss you. It hurts a little bit. Maybe because in one year at camp you grew up so fast – or because I know you will be so much more grown up when you get back in August….

Summer 365 Camper of the Week: Carly Marks, Founder of CarlyMarly Designs

9.6.16 by Summer 365 Contributor

One of the many staples at camp is having a decked out friendship bracelet stack. Our newest Camper of the Week, Carly Marks, always had the chicest bracelet stack and now has used her friendship bracelet making skills for her amazing jewelry business CARLYMARLY DESIGNS!

Why Sleepaway Camp is Important for Generation Y

3.6.15 by Lauren

Sleepaway Camp is Important for Generation Y. Here’s WHY.

Camp Moves Us!

10.3.14 by Lauren

It’s October, fall is here, and we are excited to introduce our camp loving community to an exciting new movement. Literally. Camp is all about getting active! So we are here to join in the fun and participate in the American Camp Association’s first annual national fundraising effort, Camp Moves Me. Throughout the month of October, we are going to be getting up, getting out, and getting active to give children across the country the best gift of all — the gift of summer!