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Resources for Camps

ACA provides an abundance of resources, tools, books, podcasts, and articles to help you prepare and plan for your camp season. Below are a number of go-to resources to help with staff recruitment, fundraising, advocacy, starting a camp, program evaluation, and much more!

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Popular Resources

Resources by Core Competencies

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Latest COVID-19 Information

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Starting a Camp

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Camping Magazine

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Camp Security

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Project Real Job

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CampWire Podcast

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Fundraising for Camps

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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Camp

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

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Camp Crisis Hotline

The Hotline serves as a resource for camps in crisis and provides callers the opportunity to talk through their crisis with a trained third-party.

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Tools for Evaluating Participants & Programs

Explore ACA’s measurement tools and evaluation support services for camps, as well as other youth outcomes and program quality assessment resources.

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Laws & Regulations

State Laws & Regulations

In many states, camps fall under the jurisdiction of the state health department; in others, licensing and permit fees can vary by county or city. 

Public Policy Updates

As an educational nonprofit association, ACA is dedicated to providing quality, reliable, and up-to-date information about the laws and regulations applicable to the camp community.

Advocacy Tools

We can mobilize! We act! You have a voice! Find out the latest issues and legislation happening in your state.

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Recent Blogs

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Safety at Camp in 2022: What We Saw in the Field

January 23, 2023
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Straight from the Horse's Mouth: What University Students Have to Say about Working at Camp

January 15, 2023
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How to Avoid Your Master Plan Gathering Dust

January 13, 2023
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Camp Booking Trends to Know for 2023: Insights from Industry Data

January 9, 2023

Recent Articles

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We Are Learning Together: Taking Steps Away from Native Cultural Appropriation

January 3, 2023
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Seasonal Staff Development: Leveraging Educational Supervision for Recruitment and Retention — And Because It's the Right Thing to Do

January 3, 2023
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How to Run a Teen Program at a Summer Camp Wary of Teenagers

January 3, 2023

Soul to Soul Communication

January 3, 2023
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Start a Camp

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