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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

2022 Camping Magazine July/August Cover

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 Continuous Improvement

We strive to improve all year, every year, by engaging in a continuous improvement cycle. This cycle is comprised of four steps: Prepare, Assess, Plan, and Improve.

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Buyer's Guide

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List Your Camp

Product Spotlight

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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Should You Offer Camp Staff a Retention Bonus?

March 27, 2023
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Tips for Managing Staffing Shortages at Your Camp

March 26, 2023
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Taking Steps Away from Native Cultural Appropriation: An Interview with Andrew Corley

March 20, 2023
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Working at Summer Camp: Keeping the Fire Alive

March 13, 2023

Recent Articles

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The Somewhat Ugly Truth about Teenagers at Camp

March 6, 2023
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Addressing the Elephant in Camp: Little Pay Creates Big Challenges

March 6, 2023
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Helping Camps “Go Green”: The Motivators and Barriers to Camp Sustainability

March 3, 2023
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The Ultimate Guide to Staffing Your Kitchen

March 3, 2023
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Start a Camp

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