Monthly Archives: April 2013

Camps Save Cash with CCA!Les camps font des économies grâce à l’ACC

Posted on April 29, 2013 by CCA Communications Committee

Buy printed resources from the American Camp Association Bookstore at discounted prices. Visit www.acabookstore.org, and enter the discount code CCA-2013. Buy camp clothing and equipment at competitive prices by visiting www.ccamping.mybrandit.com. Get reduced rates for staff who require a Pleasure … Continue reading →

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National Camp T-Shirt Day – Spread the Word!Passez le message!

Posted on April 23, 2013 by CCA Communications Committee

It’s time to remind all your campers and staff that May 1, 2013 is the Second Annual National Camp T-shirt Day – the day they proudly show the world what camp they call home! C’est le temps de rappeler à … Continue reading →

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April 30 – not just a tax deadline!Le 30 avril, ce n’est pas seulement la date limite pour vos impôts!

Posted on April 16, 2013 by CCA Communications Committee

April 30 is also the deadline to register your camp for the Summer Camp Bondar Challenge. Register online at www.therbf.org for this creative, environmental program, which fuses the art of photography with science while teaching campers a love and appreciation … Continue reading →

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Historica-Dominion Institute Offers Free Program Resources for CampsExplorez la culture et l’histoire du Canada avec les ressources de l’Institut Historica-Dominion

Posted on April 9, 2013 by CCA Communications Committee

Looking for some free programming resources for your campers? Explore the Canada’s natural and cultural history with free programs for youth offered by The Historica-Dominion Institute. Take your grade 8 campers on an adventure in any of Parks Canada’s national … Continue reading →

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Research News

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Mike Stewart

During the 2013 summer season, some Canadian camps will be piloting a self-evaluation study on how summer camp helps to develop resilience in children. The pilot has been designed by Dr. Michael Ungar, a Killam Professor of Social Work at … Continue reading →

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Your Camp Could Be Next!Votre camp pourrait être le prochain!

Posted on April 3, 2013 by CCA Communications Committee

Right now, camps in Ontario that depend on water transportation are bracing for a fight with the Federal Government to change new legislation that could put them out of business. The Ontario Camps Association is taking on the job, but … Continue reading →

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10 Things Every Camp Should Do On YouTubeDix conseils pour réussir son vidéo de camp

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Travis Allison

Marketing your summer is a stressful business these days. As we compete with more and more summer activities it is much harder to set ourselves apart. Families choose camp (and hopefully your camp) by relying on two strong factors to … Continue reading →

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