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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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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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Popular Resources

Resources by Core Competencies

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Creating Inclusive Camps

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Camp Security

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Starting a Camp

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Camping Magazine

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ACA Connect

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Project Real Job

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CampWire Podcast

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Staff Training at Its Best

The May/June issue of Camping Magazine is devoted to staff training — perfect for staff orientation!

Preorder by March 28
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Inclusion and Belonging at Camp

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

Learn More

Tool Kits for Camps

Fundraising for Camps

Crisis Communications

Inviting Elected Officials to Camp

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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.

Learn More

Marketplace

Bookstore

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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Start a Camp

We're happy you care about the successful development of children. Let ACA help!

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