https://www.acacamps.org/about/mission-vision

Empowering camps to create quality experiences that build a world of belonging and growth.

https://www.acacamps.org/research/special-projects/indiana-youth-programs-campus

Indiana Youth Programs on Campus (IYPC) is a new Lilly Endowment initiative designed to help Indiana colleges and universities in their efforts to create new or expand and enhance existing high-...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-upstate-new-york-pre-summer-summit-sharing-support-making-connections

Get ready for summer with a supportive community of fellow camp professionals! Join us for this interactive event designed to foster connections and problem solve before the camp season kicks off....

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-february-4-2025-character-camp-grant-update

In this issue:  Character grant process timeline update Project Real Job: From Camper to Counselor to Leader Podcast: 2025 National Conference preview Blog on intergenerational music...

https://www.acacamps.org/advertise/camping-magazine

The official publication of the American Camp Association is published bimonthly and provides fresh content that is inspiring and practical to educate and train child and youth development...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-chesapeake-spring-gathering

Join us for the Spring Gathering at Bender JCC of Greater Washington. This day event will be a time of networking and learning, a camp tour and of course some camp fun!  This professional...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/epic-northwest-southwest-chat-staff-training-culture-setting-stage-success

Grab your lunch and join other EPICs (Emerging Professionals in Camping) from the Northwest for an engaging conversation on staff training and fostering a positive camp culture! We’ll dive into...

https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/volunteers/immediate-corrective-action-ica

All camps must meet the applicable mandatory standards to be accredited. During the standards visit for camp accreditation, if the visitor(s) identify noncompliance with any applicable mandatory...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/camper-counselor-leader-my-journey-summer-camp-beyond

My name is Parker Evans, and I’m a senior at Indiana University studying Parks and Recreation. My passion for recreation has been a huge part of my life, from playing sports in school to...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/creating-inclusive-camps-tool

This tool is designed to help you and your camp identify the work you already do to make your camp an inclusive space.