ACA brings you tools, networks, and exceptional learning resources. ACA members benefit from shared and collective knowledge, insights, experiences, and connections. As an ACA individual member, you will enjoy enhanced personal credibility, professionalism, and confidence.

• Value of Membership Toolkit

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• Jobs & Job Resources
• Camp Operation Template Resources
• Networking Opportunities including ACA Connect
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Staff Training Resources
• Online Learning
• Continuing Education Credits
• Best Practices
• Camping Magazine
• Research & Outcomes Tools 
• Books and Posters
• Latest News Every Tuesday
• Savings on Office Supplies, Building Supplies, Food Service, and More
• Youth outcomes research and tools at a discount
• Camp quality assessment toolkit at a discount

By becoming a member of ACA, your camp will become part of a dynamic and knowledgeable community. You will be better equipped to serve your campers, participants, and families ultimately providing your program with greater credibility in the eyes of your peers and the public.

Camp programs that become members of ACA may also choose to accredit their camps or programs. ACA-Accredited® camps and member camps enjoy many benefits.

Each type of camp membership receives a minimum of two included individual memberships.

Camps with Membership

• Includes individual member benefits plus the following
• Find a camp listing, indicating "member"
• Post year-round jobs and seasonal jobs at a discount
• Movie licensing at a discount
• Access to more template documents
• Use of the Camp Gives Kids a World of Good logo
• Learn more

Accredited Camps

• Includes individual and camp member benefits plus all of the following
• ACA-Accredited camp logo for accredited camps
• Tools for promoting your accreditation
• Online accreditation management system
• Complimentary copy of the Accreditation Process Guide
• Premier Find a Camp listing, indicating “accredited member”
• Free access to ASCAP licensed music
• Access to resources by section of standards
• Eligible for Send a Child to Camp scholarship funds
• The Value of Accreditation
• Learn more

Camps on Campus 

• Includes accredited camps benefits plus more. Learn more.

Camps Outside the U.S.

• Includes individual benefits plus member camps benefits plus international listing on Find a Camp. Learn more.

Not Sure What Type of Membership Is Right for Your Camp? Contact Us.

Reach thousands of ACA camp and youth professionals with information about your programs, products, and supplies every year. Becoming an ACA Business Affiliate is the easiest introduction to the unique camp community. Access to exclusive benefits is available through Business Affiliation.

ACA Market Reach

• Reach 3,100+ camps / 10,000+ members / 10.3 million campers and families / 320,000+ camp owners/directors/staff
• Regional camps:  West 600+, Central 800+, East 1775
• $3.6 Billion-dollar Industry

National Benefits

• Use of ACA's Business Affiliate logo.
• One complimentary, professional, individual membership.  In addition to the business affiliate benefits, you also receive the same benefits as an individual member.
• Company listing in ACA's Online Buyer's Guide in 3 categories of your choice.  16,000 page views annually.
• Announcement of new products on the Product Spotlight page.
• Discounts on job postings on ACA's Year-Round Jobs.
• Discounts on marketing and exhibiting.
• Opportunity to be a content expert on camp-related topics.
• Listed for 1 month in the Welcome New Business Affiliate section of the ACA Buyer's Guide.
• Logo showcased in ACA's national and local newsletter and Facebook page, where the company is located, welcoming you to ACA.

Regional Benefits* — Central, West, or East

• Use of ACA's  Regional Business Affiliate logo.
• One complimentary individual membership. In addition to the business affiliate benefits, you also receive the same benefits as an individual member.
• Company listing in ACA's Online Buyer's Guide in 3 categories of your choice.
• Discounts on marketing and exhibiting.
• Listed for 1 month in the Welcome New Business Affiliate section of the ACA Buyer's Guide.
• Logo showcased in the local newsletter and Facebook page, where the company is located, welcoming you to ACA.

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Full membership rate for individuals both within and outside of the United States is $210.

ACA also offers the following discounts for individuals:

• ACA Accreditation Visitor: $100 ($110 discount) 
  You are eligible if you have been trained and approved by ACA to conduct accreditation visits during the current year.
• Volunteer to My Organization: $100 ($110 discount)
  You are eligible if you  volunteer for a youth-serving organization or program. 
• Educator: $100 ($110 discount)
  You are eligible if you work professionally as a faculty or staff member at an academic institution.
• Retiree: $60 ($140 discount) 
  You are eligible if you are retired from active employment with an ACA camp or youth-serving program OR if you are over 65.
• Student: $35 ($165 discount)
  You are eligible if you are a full-time student. (Some benefits require valid student ID.)

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• Renew online. Or call us at 800-428-2267.
• Download a PDF application.

Member-camp rates are based on the camp's operating budget and begin at $395. Learn more & apply.

Accredited-camp rates are based on the camp's operating budget and begin at $808. Learn more & apply.

Camps on campus rates are based on the camp's operating budget and begin at $808. Learn more & apply.

Camps outside the U.S. rates are based on the camp's operating budget and begin at $395. Learn more & apply.

Please email the membership team or call 800-428-2267 and press 1, and press 1 again.

For-profit business affiliate rate is $630.00

Nonprofit business affiliate rate is $440.00

Regional business affiliate rate is $330.00

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