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The American Camp Association is a community of camp professionals who, for over 100 years, have joined together to share our knowledge and experience and to ensure the quality of camp programs. Because of our diverse 10,000 plus membership and our exceptional programs, children and adults have the opportunity to learn powerful lessons in community, character-building, skill development, and healthy living — lessons that can be learned nowhere else.

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Mission, Vision, and Values

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

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We invite you to learn more about our overarching strategic goals and priorities and the action items within our strategic plan.

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The American Camp Association is dedicated to providing quality, reliable, and up-to-date information about the laws and regulations applicable to the camp community. 

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Find national and local updates; efforts to provide camp experiences to more children, youth, and adults; a message from the CEO and the President; and more.

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ACA members impact in the lives of 7.2 million campers and 11,000+ learners annually in their work.

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At the American Camp Association, we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of a thriving camp experience.

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