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/events-education/event/epic-northwest-chat-recruiting-hiring-interviews-building-your-dream-team

Join other EPICs (Emerging Professionals in Camping) from the Northwest for a lively discussion on recruiting and hiring for camp roles! Together, we’ll explore running effective interviews,...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/lets-talk-about-sleep

Sleep is certainly not the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about overnight camp! Usually, campers and staff are focused on what happens during the waking hours of the summer day — fun...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/character-cultivation-character-camp

One of the goals of the Character at Camp initiative is to provide camp professionals with educational resources and content to help support the character work you are already doing at camp. Within...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/cultivating-character

As we begin a new year, we find ourselves in a time of unprecedented transition — in the world around us and here at ACA. I want to personally thank Tom Rosenberg for his passion for ACA’s mission,...

https://www.acacamps.org/conference/program/schedule/medical-disability-camp-mdk-kindred-preconference

We are excited to be heading to Camp Summit for the 2025 Medical and Disability Camps Kindred (MDK) preconference event on Sunday, February 16 and Monday, February 17. The 2025 Medical and...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/rocky-mountain-networking-happy-hour

Calling all Rocky Mountain camp professionals! You're invited to join fellow camp folks for a networking happy hour before the busy summer camp season. We will have time to connect with each other...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/marketplace/product-spotlight/camp-connections-staffing-support

Since 2021, Camp Connections has relied on over 15 years of summer camp experience to grow from placing just a few candidates to placing over 150 passionate counselors with more than 20 summer camps...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/photograph-mosquito-babies-map-mosquito-habitats-camp

Mosquitoes are the world’s most dangerous animal, but monitoring efforts can bring early warning of potential disease outbreaks. Campers in your programs can help! Take photos of mosquito "babies" (...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/camp-advocacy-call

ACA is supporting state advocacy efforts through quarterly stakeholder meetings with individuals and organizations engaged in advocating for appropriate rules and regulations for camps. Learn...