Tag: Aca Camps
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Why Parents Look For An Accredited Summer Camp
For over 100 years the American Camp Association has been overseeing the childrens camping industry. Parents look for an ACA Accreditation camp for they know it means that the summer camp they are considering has voluntarily agreed to undergo a…
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ACA REPORT- Directions: Youth Development Outcomes of the Camp Experience
Directions - View the full report (PDF - 2.8MB) Between 2001 and 2004 the American Camp Association conducted national research with over 5000 families from 80 ACA-Accredited camps to determine the outcomes of the camp experience as expressed by parents…
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Summer Science Camps
Recently I was poking around the web and I saw this article about the benefits of choosing a science summer camp program over some other type of summer camp. Being that this is what we do I found it extremely…
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Summer Camp Reviews
Selecting a summer camp is no easy task and take a lot of leg work upfront to ensure a wonderful camp experience for your child. One of the best ways is to read reviews about overnight summer camps. Then formulate…
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Summer Camp for 150 Years
In honor of the 150th Anniversary of organized camp in the United States, Representative Chellie Pingree of Maine recognized the importance of camp experiences for children with comments that now appear in the Congressional Record. Her remarks highlight the importance…
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Summer Camp Makes Sense
Given the benefits of a sleepaway camp, it seems that all children should enroll. There are camps for almost all children, including those with special needs. However, there are certainly children who are not ready for an overnight camp experience.…
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Mid States Confrence
MID STATES CAMPING CONFERENCE CAll for PRESENTERS Mid States strives to provide thought provoking presenters and wonderful opportunities to connect camp pros and your peers in an affordable setting. Camps, like SNC bring their whole staff! From owners & directors…
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Duluth Minnesota in the Top 25
Recently Backpacker Magazine set out to find the best cities to raise kids in Nature. Suprisingly, or maybe not, Duluth was ranked in the top 25. These are the best places in America to “beat Nature Deficit Disorder.” Read more…
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Make a Contribution
The Russell W. Hogrefe Fresh Start Fund was established by Russell W. Hogrefe during his tenure as Executive Director of the American Camp Association, Illinois Section. He served in that position from 1979 until his retirement in 1996. Russ spent…
Published in 1st Timer Camp
Testimonials
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