Families today have more options than ever before. Although, most families are limited by time, what they choose to do with that time is a buffet of movies, museums, picnics, parks, classes, vacations, and so much more. With all of these options, why should families choose camp?
Camp is an experiential education like no other. Children and youth learn life lessons like independence, leadership, and self-confidence in an environment designed specifically for them. Camp is made up almost entirely of teachable moments. Through fun and hands-on experiences, campers have the opportunity to grow and develop the skills needed to be productive, successful adults.
In a speech given to Teachers College at Columbia University, US Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, said “I don’t worry about the students that are going to summer camps. I worry about the millions of students who don’t have the resources to go to summer camps.” ACA is committed to providing a camp experience for every child. ACA’s camp community provides more than $39 million each year in camp scholarships, and with a camp at every price-point, there is a camp for every child.
Camp belongs in summer – acting as an equal opportunity life-changer and allowing everyone the opportunity to be successful, not just the A-student or the athlete. And, with a wide variety of offerings and programming, and a wide variety of prices, there is a camp ideally suited for every child.
By visiting ACA’s family resource site, www.CampParents.org, families have access to information and guidance as they search for the perfect camp experience. ACA’s Find A Camp search allows families to look for a camp based on region, activity, cultural focus, budget, session length, and much more! In addition, families can follow ACA on Facebook and Twitter for helpful hints and camp information.
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. There are over 2,400 ACA-accredited camps that meet up to 300 health and safety standards.
For more information visit: www.acanorthalnd.org
ACA TESTIMONIALS
Camp Victory
Ministries, Inc.
58212 403 Avenue
Zumbro Falls, MN 55991
507-843-2329
www.campvictory.com
“Thank you so much! Mary has gotten so much out of camp the past three years and looks forward to the next year from the time I pick her up. You have no idea how much it means to her to have the counselors keep in touch and remember her. It has made such a difference in Mary’s life - I can’t thank you and everyone else enough. She has come so far these past 3 years and I owe a lot of that on Camp Victory. Keep up the great work with the kids as you have definitely saved my daughter and for that I am forever grateful.”
Luther Crest Bible Camp
8231 County Road 11 NE
Alexandria MN 56308
320-846-2431
www.luthercrest.org
“My faith has struggled these past four years. I didn’t see how God was inspecting my life. Going to Luther Crest has been life changing. Looking back, I have no idea of how I got to Luther Crest. It just seemed right. These past three summers have been pivotal in my faith life. The staff around me has been my foundation. They are truly God’s hands and feet. What affects me most is the campers. We are supposed to be ministering to them, but the truth is, they are ministering to us. They have restored my faith and renewed my faith. If we all have faith like a child, what could we accomplish? For me, Luther Crest is my heaven.”
"Luther Crest is a place that offers acceptance, guidance, smiles, joy, friendships, and unconditional love for anyone who walks onto the property. Luther Crest provides opportunities to grow as a person and as a Christian. My faith would be nonexistent without my experiences at Luther Crest. Camp for me is not temporary lodging facility. It is my home. The people here are my family. The love is genuine. Camp really does save lives."
Ministries, Inc.
58212 403 Avenue
Zumbro Falls, MN 55991
507-843-2329
www.campvictory.com
“Thank you so much! Mary has gotten so much out of camp the past three years and looks forward to the next year from the time I pick her up. You have no idea how much it means to her to have the counselors keep in touch and remember her. It has made such a difference in Mary’s life - I can’t thank you and everyone else enough. She has come so far these past 3 years and I owe a lot of that on Camp Victory. Keep up the great work with the kids as you have definitely saved my daughter and for that I am forever grateful.”
“We are so glad that Rachel can have another camp experience this summer at Camp Victory. It’s hard to imagine what all kids have to face these days with their friends, school, etc. Keep doing what you are doing in these kids’ lives. As a mother of three little ones, I know how hard it can be sometimes with setting rules, and trying to protect them from all the evil that surrounds them. Keep striving… you are doing a great job!”
Luther Crest Bible Camp
8231 County Road 11 NE
Alexandria MN 56308
320-846-2431
www.luthercrest.org
“My faith has struggled these past four years. I didn’t see how God was inspecting my life. Going to Luther Crest has been life changing. Looking back, I have no idea of how I got to Luther Crest. It just seemed right. These past three summers have been pivotal in my faith life. The staff around me has been my foundation. They are truly God’s hands and feet. What affects me most is the campers. We are supposed to be ministering to them, but the truth is, they are ministering to us. They have restored my faith and renewed my faith. If we all have faith like a child, what could we accomplish? For me, Luther Crest is my heaven.”
"Luther Crest is a place that offers acceptance, guidance, smiles, joy, friendships, and unconditional love for anyone who walks onto the property. Luther Crest provides opportunities to grow as a person and as a Christian. My faith would be nonexistent without my experiences at Luther Crest. Camp for me is not temporary lodging facility. It is my home. The people here are my family. The love is genuine. Camp really does save lives."
