https://www.acacamps.org/resources/tell-world-your-camp-aca-accredited

ACA-Accredited camps set the standard – tell the world that your camp offers fun and safety!

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/accreditation-marketing-your-camps-website

Looking for help explaining to your camp parents why ACA accreditation is important? Feel free to use all or any parts of the message below along with your ACA-Accredited Camp® logo on your...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-september-2-2025-national-conference-registration-open

In this issue: 2026 ACA National Conference: Feb 17–20, San Diego — register by Dec 16 for early bird savings. Camp Research Forum: Submissions due Sept 30. September/October Camping...

https://www.acacamps.org/conference/program/schedule/girl-scouts-usa-gsusa-camp-professionals-kindred-gathering

Girl Scout Council camp professionals are invited to join Girl Scouts Kindred Session on Monday, February 16, 2026.  During this interactive session, attendees will engage in robust discussion,...

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

ACA is strengthening advocacy at every level. Through quarterly stakeholder meetings, we bring together individuals and organizations to ensure camps have a voice in shaping fair...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/activities-encourage-belonging-among-campers

Some games and activities at camp can encourage competition among campers, while some encourage cooperation and team building. Here are three activities to try with campers that can help them make...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/camp-heal-palestine

This past camp season, Camp Nuhop had the privilege to come alongside the amazing Ohio nonprofit organization Heal Palestine to offer a first-of-its-kind camp program to provide a safe space to a...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/be-tea

Camp, when done well, is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on children’s lives. We’ve all seen the data that confirms the incredible power camp has in helping children to develop social-...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/bunkmates-boundaries-understanding-dynamics-peer-peer-behaviors-camp

During an overnight campout, staff interrupt a group of 11-year-olds engaged in a “kissing game.” A mom calls and shares that her son did not care for his shower buddy while at camp. A camper...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/grounding-our-character-work-reflection

Can you identify the difference between these two common scenarios? In the first, you are enjoying a scenic picnic lunch with campers after a long and exhausting hike together. In the second, you...