Summer 2026
The American Camp Association is pleased to partner with The Daniel and Joelle Ashley Foundation (dba UltraCamp Foundation) to help provide camp opportunities for young people. ACA raises funds, and ACA and the UltraCamp Foundation work together to distribute camper scholarships to qualifying ACA-accredited camps across the United States.
Few tools exist that can so profoundly shape the future of children. Camp provides positive encouragement and fosters a sense of community as well as an outlook of social and environmental responsibility – character traits vital to a healthy, caring society.
2026 Grant Application Dates
- The UltraCamp Foundation begins taking applications on February 9.
- The application deadline is March 16.
- Grant status will be announced to camps, whether promised or denied, on April 17,
- Postcamp reports for awarded camps are due on September 10.
New This Year
We are excited to announce the Pony Barnes Grant! The Pony Barnes Foundation's gift to the American Camp Association advances the vision of removing financial barriers so that more young people can experience the life-changing power of camp: building confidence, forging new friendships, connecting with nature, and nurturing a lifelong love of learning. Read the press release, and camps can apply using the link below.
Send a Child to Camp – Learn More.
UltraCamp Foundation grant process – Learn More.
