Staff & Professionals

In this issue: Blog on staff benefits to combat burnout Character at Camp Grant Program Wave 2 webinar January/February Camping Magazine External funding opportunities for camps...

Investment will support vulnerable camps through accreditation access and nationwide climate-preparedness training.

In this issue: ACA is excited to share an updated online bookstore Product of the Month: Enhancing Camp Safety Climate Symposium Call for Proposals Quality Programs Training Levels...

The American Camp Association (ACA) partners with Trellis Press to expand its publishing program, offering enhanced professional resources for the camp industry.

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...