Latest News
As a part of the treatment regimens for chronic and debilitating illnesses, doctors... Read more... Posted: 12/14/2018
Study after study has proven physical and mental health improve after spending time outside. Blood pressure improves, cancer risks decrease and Read more... Posted: 10/18/2018
Glazer says summer camp produces these five benefits for growing leaders... Read more... Posted: 10/04/2018
Experts offer warnings about overusing mobile devices, and it's becoming Read more... Posted: 09/08/2018
The American Heart Association released a statement encouraging parents to monitor their children and teens Read more... Posted: 08/20/2018
How do nearly half of American youth spend their summer? They attend Read more... Posted: 08/06/2018
During toasty summer days, you might need a few extra ideas to keep campers and staff cool. From Read more... Posted: 07/06/2018
The 2018 North American Camping Report says there's a generational shift in the number of families opting outdoors, and CCCA members could benefit from the increase. Read more... Posted: 06/05/2018
A recent survey reported 90 percent of our time is spent indoors. The effects from staying indoors are Read more... Posted: 05/23/2018
Feeling adventurous? It's time to get outdoors, and here's a list of 50 activities to jump start your Read more... Posted: 03/09/2018
In a major study, Barna surveyed teens ages 13-19, focusing on their religious identities and moral beliefs. As a generation Read more... Posted: 02/08/2018
13-year-old Athena says she "spent most of the summer hanging out alone..." Read more... Posted: 01/02/2018
More than 800 Christian camping professionals gathered in Colorado Springs at The Broadmoor for a time of Read more... Posted: 12/13/2017
As youth are increasingly drawn to screen-based leisure activities, a significant part of their development... Read more... Posted: 11/10/2017
When more American teens are suffering from severe anxiety than ever before, parents, teachers and therapists have Read more... Posted: 10/18/2017
College student and camp counselor Clay Webb says, "Working at a summer camp has just as many benefits as working a 'real' 9-to-5 summer job." Developing Read more... Posted: 10/04/2017
Inspired by his daughters’ camp experiences, Ed Stetzer wrote “Why Girls Need Camp,” published on Christianity Today’s site. When 78 percent of girls 17 and under report Read more... Posted: 09/15/2017
Did you know 75 percent of youth in the U.K. spend less time outside than prison inmates? Out of 2,000 parents surveyed, a study found 20 percent Read more... Posted: 08/30/2017
When a group of adults spent time in the wilderness without media, they experienced greater creativity and Read more... Posted: 07/17/2017
CCCA made its third consecutive appearance on national TV to share The Power of Camp with America. Fox and Friends featured... Posted: 05/02/2017
Join us by sharing the social media graphics and stories from The Power of Camp. Read more... Posted: 02/28/2017
Find real jobs! Need some ideas to beat cabin fever this winter? Read more... Posted: 12/15/2016
A study found when cyclists pedaled in front of green images they had less mood disturbances and reported lower levels of exertion during their workout. The color green as seen in natural environments Read more... Posted: 09/28/2016
Dr. Kara Powell makes it a priority to ask her kids this one faith question: “When do you feel closest to God?” Of her three kids, each one has a different answer. This short read has three tips for going deeper with your children and your own faith. Read more... Posted: 08/16/2016
A recent study reports individuals who spent 30 minutes a week outside were more likely to experience better health. Read more... Posted: 08/01/2016
How will you spend your summer days? Active Kids Club has a list of fun-filled activities like growing and harvesting your own herbal tea, digging for... Read More Posted: 07/13/2016
Want some play ideas, conversation starters and new ways to explore creation with your kids? Read more... Posted: 06/28/2016
Studies show our brains are actually altered after watching hours of television including a drop in IQ and a decrease in verbal reasoning ability. Read more... Posted: 06/08/2016
Barna partnered with the American Bible Society to interview more than 14,000 American adults about the “State of the Bible.” Research conducted over six years shows three major changes among Americans’ perceptions of the Bible. Read more... Posted: 06/03/2016