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Reduced cortisol, increased concentration, greater problem-solving skills and increased creative abilities are all among the benefits individuals receive from ... Read more... Posted: 12/16/2019
In an age where people are spending 90% of their time indoors, it’s no secret ... Read more... Posted: 10/07/2019
Young people who report spending the most time on smartphones—five to seven hours a day—are twice as likely to ... Read more... Posted: 09/17/2019
Cities across the U.S. have made efforts to increase opportunities for students to have meaningful outdoor experiences. Through the mayor's offices, parks and recreation, public health and youth services departments, community leaders have... Read more... Posted: 08/09/2019
Creating time to be outdoors can reduce anxiety and depression, and a recent study says as little as two hours outside... Read more... Posted: 07/09/2019
Sure, playing outside burns calories and gets your heart pumping. But did you know spending time outside could... Read more... Posted: 06/13/2019
CCCA members River Valley Ranch (Manchester, Maryland) and Word of Life Island (Schroon Lake, New York) teamed up with CCCA to... Read more... Posted: 05/22/2019
When an afternoon lull hits, one of the best things you can do is to... Read more... Posted: 05/22/2019
Participants in a recent study were asked to interact with nature for 10 minutes at least... Read more... Posted: 04/14/2019
Shared experiences create deep friendships and camp is an ideal environment for kids to... Read more... Posted: 03/08/2019
Explaining to children and teens why they need nature and adventure may be the hardest part of... Read more... Posted: 02/05/2019
Barna Group collaborated with Andy Crouch to conduct research for... Read more... Posted: 01/28/2019
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