Staff & Professionals

In this issue: 2025 Annual Impact Report Culture Starts Before the Contract: A Strategic Approach to Staff Hiring Build Community at EPIC Preconference NDO blended learning course...

In this issue: Urgent J-1 Visa Alert! Supporting Neurodivergent Campers and Staff Quality Programs Training Levels 1 and 2 Blog: Helping Kids Balance Screen Time Year-Round Climate...

Armand Baer Ball, Jr. passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025, at the age of 95. Armand was a deeply respected leader in the camp community. He joined ACA after a long career...

In this issue: ACA launches 2025 CampCounts Survey In Memoriam: Richard "Dick" Chamberlain National Conference Early Bird Deadline Belonging as the Backbone of Leadership: What...

The American Camp Association (ACA) honors and remembers Richard “Dick” Chamberlain, a longtime active member of ACA, past president of the ACA National Board of Directors, and...

In this issue: So You've Hired J-1 Camp Staff — Now What? New Director Orientation (NDO) Navigate, Explore, Empower: Orienteering at Camp Become an Accreditation Volunteer Product...

In this issue: 2026 National Conference program preview available Webinar: Character as Time, Place, and Culture Introducing the Camp Caucus Newsletter View the Issue

In this issue: Upcoming Webinar: Your Guide to Orienteering at Camp Professional Development for Camp Staff Using a Computer New podcast: Alex McLellan from BoxxyBall Sponsored...

In this issue: Upcoming Webinar — Strategic Abuse Prevention In Memoriam: Susan "Suz" Welch Meet Henry DeHart: A Conversation with ACA's New CEO Announcing the Day Camp Convention...

The American Camp Association (ACA) honors and remembers Susan “Suz” Welch, a longtime active member of ACA, past president of the ACA National Board of Directors, and beloved...