https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/american-camp-association-supports-texass-efforts-strengthen-camp-safety-standards
American Camp Association Supports Texas's Efforts to Strengthen Camp Safety StandardsMARTINSVILLE, IN (August 7, 2025) — In the wake of the tragic July floods that claimed the lives of campers and counselors in Texas, the American Camp Association (ACA) is standing...
https://www.acacamps.org/press-room/how-to-choose-camp/preparing-for-camp
How to Choose a Camp: Preparing For CampCamp is for everyone. Today, there are camps to meet every interest, price range, and schedule. Knowing your options, as well as your child's personality, will help you identify programs from...
https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/why-accredited-camps/how-choose-camp-safety-tips
How to Choose a Camp: Safety TipsACA accreditation assures parents that the camp has had a regular, independent safety audit that goes beyond regulations in most states. Accreditation Is Different than Licensing Licensing,...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/key-medical-evaluation-asking-right-questions-get-right-answers
The Key to Medical Evaluation: Asking the Right Questions to Get the Right Answers“How long has your stomach been hurting? You’re feeling dizzy in the heat — how much water did you drink today? Is that rash itchy or painful? Can you walk on that ankle?” Innocuous questions can...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/goes-your-guide-summer-training
GOES Health — Your Guide to Summer TrainingSummer is just around the corner, which means it’s almost time for summer camp! Growing up, I spent my summers at a three-week sleepaway camp on the Oregon Coast. It was where I learned to love the...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/template-resource-documents-camp-operations
Template Resource Documents for Camp OperationsACA is committed to providing resources to assist in your camp's operation. These resources include sample schedules, planning forms, charts of accounts, supply lists, and more. These samples...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/camp-staff-safety-age-metoo
Camp Staff Safety in the Age of #MeTooIt is a story that has been unfolding for over a year: the exposure of often long-standing sexual abuse and harassment of both male and female victims by mostly men in various positions of power....
https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/mo-ranched-named-recipient-2023-nsla-new-york-life-foundations-excellence-summer-learning-award
Mo-Ranched Named Recipient of 2023 NSLA New York Life Foundation's Excellence in Summer Learning AwardMARTINSVILLE, IN — (January 18, 2024) — The National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) recently named Mo-Ranch Summer Camp as the recipient of the 2023 NSLA New York Life Foundation...
https://www.acacamps.org/press-room
ACA Press RoomIf we may help you with a story, arrange an interview with an ACA spokesperson, or provide access to an article reprint, photo, or public service announcement, please contact Public Relations at pr@...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/radon-contamination-regulations-applicable-camps
Radon Contamination - Regulations Applicable to CampsRadon is the number one cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers and an important national public health issue. If your camp has buildings, you should be familiar with the issues related to radon...