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FAMILY CAMPS THROUGH THE GENERATIONS
One of the newest camp trends is family camps and family camp programs.
With more than 12,000 camps operating in the United States, ACA estimates
that family camp programs now represent a little over 10 percent of
programming. ACA has recorded a 215% increase in family camp programs
in the past 15 years, and there are several reasons for this popularity:
- Family camps offer parents a healthy, positive experience with their
children, encouraging families to grow closer and build stronger relationships.
- Family camps provide cross-generational
activities and experiences—with
positive outcomes that continue long
after camp is over.
- Family camp experiences offer children
the opportunity to attend a week long
camp away from home for the first time
with the security of knowing that their
parents and siblings are along for the
fun.
For more information on family camps, contact Public Relations at pr@ACAcamps.org.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Public Relations, American Camp Association
765-349-3317; 765-342-8456, ext. 317
pr@ACAcamps.org
About ACA
The American Camp Association® (ACA) works to preserve, promote, and enhance
the camp experience for children and adults. ACA-Accredited® camp programs
ensure that children are provided with a diversity of educational and developmentally
challenging learning opportunities. ACA is the only national organization that accredits camps. There are over 2,400 ACA-accredited camps
that meet up to 300 health and safety standards. For more information, visit www.ACAcamps.org.
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