American Camp Association - Latest News

July/August Camping Magazine Available

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 07:37:49 -0400

The 2008 July/August Camping Magazine is now available online.

July Inside ACA Now Available

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 07:36:35 -0400

Call for Presenters for the 2009 ACA National Conference! Also, Fly Your Camp's Flag Over Antarctica!

Wildfire Evacuations

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:14:26 -0400

The safety of your campers and staff and anyone who may be on your property are your primary responsibility. Review your risk management plan for camp evacuation and coordinate with appropriate local authorities.

Flying to Camp? How to Avoid Additional Luggage Costs . . . .

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:07:28 -0400

One cannot seem to fly without additional luggage costs anymore. With rising luggage fees making extra suitcases and carry-ons an added expense to the already high cost of air transportation, it’s prudent to consider ways to curb this growing cost inconvenience for your campers and staff.

Severe Weather Season is Here – Be Prepared

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:04:53 -0400

As the United States enters the severe weather season (hurricanes, tornadoes, wild fires, floods, etc), the American Camp Association reminds camps of the excellent resources available to assist you in developing your severe weather response plans.

How to Start Saving on Fuel Costs at Camp

Tue, 3 Jun 2008 17:16:31 -0400

ACA polled a number of camps across the country to determine how they were dealing with the perplexing issue of rising fuel costs and to accumulate the following list of energy-efficient ideas and methods camps are currently using to curb increasing fuel prices and the subsequent consequences of higher food prices and declines in the economy.

June Inside ACA Now Available

Tue, 3 Jun 2008 17:14:45 -0400

The ACA Bookstore Has the Tools You Need. Also, Train Your Staff Online With ACA e-Institute Courses

New May issue of CAMP e-News

Wed, 21 May 2008 20:56:25 -0400

Will your children be among the 10 million who attend camp each year—children who connect with the natural world, experience the value of community, and engage in fun, physical activity.

ACA's 2007 Annual Report

Wed, 7 May 2008 08:11:37 -0400

The mission of the American Camp Association is enriching the lives of children, youth, and adults through the camp experience.

Summer Learning Resources

Mon, 5 May 2008 15:03:35 -0400

ACA is pleased to partner with the Center for Summer Learning (CSL) to share resources and information about the positive benefits of summer learning and enrichment for children and youth. Here you will find resources related to summer learning and camp, camp-school partnerships, research, and public policy information from ACA, CSL, and other organizations.

Blog With Peg Smith

Sun, 4 May 2008 20:36:06 -0400

What's new at ACA from the CEO's point of view? What are Peg's thoughts on the latest ACA National Board Meeting or the concepts behind ACA's 20/20 Vision? Find that and more on ACA's new blog site, www.ACAcampsblog.org. Peg updates the blog frequently, so be sure to visit often for a fresh take on important issues facing ACA, Peg's philosophies, or maybe a brief review of the latest best seller on visionary management she's been reading.

May Inside ACA Now Available

Thu, 1 May 2008 17:31:32 -0400

A Message from the President: Colleagues in Youth Development— This is the time when we can't wait for camp to begin (all of our great plans are just waiting for the final ingredient—campers), or we wish for one more day or week to fill in the final details (last staff person, final touches on new or renewed cabin, etc). The magic begins when the first camper meets your eager staff, and they start on the great adventure of growing into their next stage of development this summer. May all your dreams be realized!

BPA in Water Bottles

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:36:27 -0400

Bisphenol A also known as BPA has, once again been in the news. In a nutshell, the articles listed below share the following . . . .

May/June Camping Magazine Available

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:40:07 -0400

The 2008 May/June Camping Magazine is now available online.

April Inside ACA Now Available

Tue, 1 Apr 2008 09:02:18 -0400

Seeing ACA Through a 20/20 Lens: Peg Smith, CEO, American Camp Association, 2008 National Conference Keynote Address. Also, See What’s New From the ACA Bookstore.

Child Protection Bill Introduced in U.S. House and Senate

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 09:01:47 -0400

On March 13, the Child Protection Improvements Act of 2008 was introduced by Senators Joseph Biden (D-DE), Orrin Hatch (R-UT), and Arlen Specter (R-PA). The bill will make permanent a child protection pilot program that allows youth-serving organizations to run FBI background checks on prospective volunteers.

Race Cars to Rock Stars: What will your child do this summer?

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:31:44 -0400

Read the March issue of CAMP e-News

March/April Camping Magazine Available

Mon, 3 Mar 2008 09:16:48 -0500

The 2008 March/April Camping Magazine is now available online.

March Inside ACA Now Available

Mon, 3 Mar 2008 09:09:41 -0500

A Message from the President: This is an exciting time of year! Camps are making their lists, interviewing campers and staff, and checking details twice as preparations are made for CAMP EXPERIENCES just around the corner. Why do we engage in all this activity each year?

February Inside ACA Now Available

Tue, 5 Feb 2008 07:22:06 -0500

Still time to register for the 2008 ACA National Conference in Nashville. Intelligent Staff Recruitment—ACA's Online Employment Center

Conference Hotel Reservation Deadline

Tue, 8 Jan 2008 08:27:16 -0500

A quick reminder to make your ACA 2008 National Conference hotel reservations at the Gaylord Opryland Resort no later than January 9, 2008.

January Inside ACA Now Available

Thu, 3 Jan 2008 08:23:35 -0500

Program Highlights for the 2008 ACA National Conference in Nashville

January/February Camping Magazine Available

Tue, 1 Jan 2008 10:04:56 -0500

The 2008 January/February Camping Magazine is now available online.

December Inside ACA Now Available

Mon, 3 Dec 2007 08:47:28 -0500

Fly South for the 2008 ACA National Conference in Nashville! Register by December 10 to Access the Best Rates!

New November issue of CAMP e-News

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 14:19:13 -0500

Each holiday season, parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles are faced with the hard decision of what gifts to give children—toys, games, or the latest MP3 player? This holiday season, many of us are giving the gift of camp.

November Inside ACA Now Available

Thu, 1 Nov 2007 12:54:58 -0400

The November 2007 issue of Inside ACA is now available for viewing.

November/December Camping Magazine Available

Thu, 1 Nov 2007 12:55:47 -0400

The November/December Camping Magazine is now available online.

October Inside ACA Now Available

Tue, 2 Oct 2007 11:37:57 -0400

The October 2007 issue of Inside ACA is now available for viewing.

New September issue of CAMP e-News

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 10:33:08 -0400

Are you considering sending your child to camp? Camp is truly an experience that lasts a lifetime, and we are pleased to share the joy of the camp experience with you and your family.

It's Time for ACA Camps to Get Healthy!

Wed, 1 Aug 2007 11:47:51 -0400

The American Camp Association (ACA) has partnered with White Hat Brands. LLC to help promote Dog On It!™—a beverage that we as an industry can feel comfortable offering in our camps and selling in our camp stores/canteens.

ACA Discount Group Purchasing Program

Thu, 7 Jun 2007 10:55:10 -0400

Does Your Camp Get the Same Pricing as a FORTUNE 500 Company?? Our program has special contracts with FEDEX, SYSCO, GORDON FOODS, OFFICE MAX, HOME DEPOT SUPPLY, ECOLAB and hundreds of other companies. Never before have camps had this buying clout.

Green Spoken Here: Children and Nature Belong Together

Fri, 18 May 2007 11:20:40 -0400

In support of the work of the Children & Nature Network, ACA has launched two Web resources—one for families and one for camp professionals—both sites provide activities, resources, and information to help promote the value of connecting with nature and respecting the environment.