Mar 1, 2017 | Business, Camp Jobs, Parenting, Summer Camps, USACA Blog
Every year, more than 14 million people attend summer camp in the United States alone. Obviously, it’s an attractive option for parents and guardians alike. Are you currently considering sending your child to summer camp this year? Do you operate a summer camp...
Feb 24, 2017 | Camping, Parenting, Summer Camps, USACA Blog
One of the best ways for kids to spend their summers is at a summer camp. Summer camps in the US are an institution. They got their start way back in the 1800s as a means for kids to escape into the great outdoors. Their main goals were to enrich all aspects of a...
Feb 22, 2017 | Business, Camp Jobs, Careers, USACA Blog
Many of us have awesome memories from summer camp. Nights by the campfire singing our lungs out and munching on s’mores. Laughter filled days swimming at the lake, riding horses, and shooting targets at the archery range. We made friendships, dealt with crushes,...
Feb 17, 2017 | Camping, Parenting, Summer Camps, USACA Blog
Summer is just around the corner and parents are searching for great summer camps to send their kids to. In the past camp was simple, but now there are a variety of camps kids can attend. Tech-savvy kids could attend a coding camp, and creative kids would feel at...
Feb 15, 2017 | Business, Camping, Summer Camps, USACA Blog
When you think of summer camp, you probably think of swimming, sitting by a fire, and very traditional outdoorsy activities. This isn’t the case anymore– summer camp trends are changing in 2017 and camps are definitely catching up with the times. We put...
Feb 13, 2017 | Camping, Parenting, USACA Blog
Millions of children attend summer camp each year, and they learn a variety of skills. One benefit of summer camp is that children learn independence. Being independent helps children do better in school, make better decisions, and have more success in the future. One...