Press Releases

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ACA Announces Educational Alliance with National Wildlife Federation

May 20, 2013
ACA Announces Educational Alliance with CARE

April 9, 2013
ACA Announces Educational Alliance with the NRCCUA

March 5, 2013
Chaco Partners with ACA Encouraging Children to Embrace a Life of Outdoor Adventure

February 8, 2013
ACA Announces Educational Alliance with the Certified Horsemanship Association

August 6, 2012
Obama Girls Join More than 10 Million Children Learning Life Skills at U.S. Summer Camps

July 18, 2012
All-Star Keynote Speakers and Educational Sessions Abound at National Conference

February 9, 2012
ACA Announces Research Collaboration with Texas A&M University

November 30, 2011
ACA National Board of Directors Announces President-Elect

November 8, 2011
American Camp Association Wins Prudential Leadership Award

September 27, 2011
Congress Recognizes the 150th Anniversary of Organized Camp

September 20, 2011
Bipartisan No Child Left Inside Act Introduced in Congress Yesterday

July 15, 2011
Late July Organic Snacks Teams with American Camp Association®

June 23, 2011
Lands’ End Camp Announces Partnership with American Camp Association®

June 14, 2011
American Camp Association Explore 30 Camp Reading Program Serving Over 345,000 Youth

May 19, 2011
Child Protection Improvements Act Reintroduced into the House and Senate

April 5, 2011
American Camp Association Announces Partnership with Computer Technology Consultants Inc.

April 5, 2011
Markel Insurance Company Renews Partnership with American Camp Association®

March 10, 2011
American Camp Association Joins Popular Morning Show The Balancing Act on Lifetime

March 9, 2011
ACA National Conference Hosts Musician, Expert, and Author

January 31, 2011
ACA Past President Responds to Obama's Discussion on Education Reform

October 19, 2010
ACA Responds to President Obama's Discussion on Education Reform

September 28, 2010
Promoting SUCCESS Act Introduced in House

August 2, 2010
An American Tradition — Camp

July 26, 2010
House Passes Child Protection Improvements Act

July 22, 2010
So Much to Do — At Camp, the Opportunities are Unlimited

July 21, 2010
Camp is For All Children — Including the President’s

July 19, 2010
Celebrating 150 Years of Summer Learning

June 21, 2010
Camp Professionals Gather for National Conference and Celebration in Denver

February 5, 2010
ACA Announces Nationwide Outdoor Advertising Campaign

January 6, 2010
ACA Press Statement – H1N1 Influenza

June 16, 2009
Celebrity Campers Share the Importance of the Camp Experience

February 2, 2009
ACA Receives Lilly Endowment Inc. Grant

December 4, 2008
NRPA Forges Education Alliance with American Camp Association

September 26, 2008
ACA Press Statement - Criminal Background Checks

July 7, 2008
Camp Professionals Explore How "The Strength of Many Voices" Helps Children

January 17, 2008
Internships and other resume-building opportunities available at camps nationwide

April 3, 2007
Public Service Announcements Featuring Camps, Special Needs Camps Now Available

March 27, 2007
Children, Counselors Greatly Benefit from Mentoring Relationships Fostered at Camp

March 13, 2007
Summer Camp Can Help Restrain Summer Weight Gain in Children

March 1, 2007
ACA and Markel Insurance Company Partner In "Healthy Camp" Study

May 6, 2006
ACA and the Center for Outdoor Ethics bring Leave No Trace skills to campers nationwide

May 1, 2005
American Camping Association® Launches New Name and Logo

August 23, 2004