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Our comprehensive summer camp resource for families—offering expert advice from camp professionals on camp selection, readiness, child and youth development, and issues of importance to families. ACA helps you find the right camp for every child.

At camp, when children make new friends, explore the world around them, and learn that "I can" is much more powerful than "I can't", magic happens. In an environment created just for them, children learn real life skills, develop self-esteem, and gain a sense of independence and community. Whether children are playing, exploring nature, conquering new heights, or becoming part of a camp family, they are creating memories that will last a lifetime.

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The Camp Resource for Families

Our comprehensive summer camp resource for families—offering expert advice from camp professionals on camp selection, readiness, child and youth development, and issues of importance to families. ACA helps you find the right camp for every child.

At camp, when children make new friends, explore the world around them, and learn that "I can" is much more powerful than "I can't", magic happens. In an environment created just for them, children learn real life skills, develop self-esteem, and gain a sense of independence and community. Whether children are playing, exploring nature, conquering new heights, or becoming part of a camp family, they are creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Because of Camp…® so much is possible.

Sign up today to receive timely information on the camp experience and our new e-Newsletter, CAMP: A Resource for Families.

Un recurso completo para las familias que ofrece consejo profesional de expertos en campamentos sobre la selección de campamento, el momento preciso, el desarrollo infantil y juvenil, y asuntos importantes para las familias.

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H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu)

Updated 7/21/09

The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued updated information and resources for parents regarding H1N1. You can view this update at http://www.aap.org/advocacy/releases/may09swineflu.htm.

In addition, families should know that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is available to answer your questions about H1N1 Influenza. The CDC information line is answered twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Contact CDC INFO at 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636).

Updated 6/24/09

ACA CEO Peg Smith answers parents' questions regarding H1N1 and summer camp.

Updated 6/16/09

The American Camp Association® (ACA) is working with the Association of Camp Nurses and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to carefully monitor the H1N1 Influenza situation, and provide regular updates and information to our camps. ACA health and wellness standards require accredited camps to have an established procedure in practice to carefully screen for illness, injury, and communicable diseases. In addition, ACA-accredited camps are following best practices for universal precautions, including hand washing and site and facility sanitation. At this time, parents are encouraged to contact camps directly with specific questions. Additional information on H1N1 can be found at www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/camp.htm.

Updated 5/19/09

Centers for Disease Control Offers H1N1 Flu for Parents and Caregivers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) would like to provide H1N1 flu guidance to parents and caregivers.

H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu): Resources for Parents and Caregivers
Printable Poster to Cover your Cough
Printable Poster to Clean your Hands

Updated 4/30/09

The American Camp Association is carefully monitoring the H1N1 Influenza situation, and providing informational updates to our camps. At this time, parents are encouraged to contact camps directly with specific questions. Additional information on H1N1 can be found at http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/.

 
 
 
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