https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-december-9-2025-campcounts-survey

In this issue: ACA launches 2025 CampCounts Survey In Memoriam: Richard "Dick" Chamberlain National Conference Early Bird Deadline Belonging as the Backbone of Leadership: What Staff...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/news/memoriam-richard-k-chamberlain

The American Camp Association (ACA) honors and remembers Richard “Dick” Chamberlain, a longtime active member of ACA, past president of the ACA National Board of Directors, and cherished member of...

https://www.acacamps.org/socalhawaii/awards

2025 - 2026 Western Awards  Your Local Council of Leaders want to recognize exceptional individuals and camps for their achievement in the summer camp world. Nominations can...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/severe-weather-season-year-round-preparing-your-camp

Severe weather can occur during any time of the year. Hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, wild fires, floods, etc. are in the news throughout the year.  In preparation, the American Camp...

https://www.acacamps.org/book/101-marketing-essentials-every-camp-needs-know

Jodi Rudick  Offers 101 essential and easy-to-understand ideas that will help camps of all types gain extensive marketing insight and confidence. Highlights no- and low-cost methods that can...

https://www.acacamps.org/book/basic-camp-management

Armand and Beverly Ball Basic Camp Management: An Introduction to Camp Administration (Ninth Edition) is a comprehensive guide to camp administration for camp administrators, recreation...

https://www.acacamps.org/book/101-nature-activities-kids

Jane Sanborn and Elizabeth Rundle 101 Nature Activities for Kids is a “one-stop shop” for anyone who is seeking a “perfect” and memorable nature activity for their group....

https://www.acacamps.org/book/business-camp

Ann Sheets and Dave Thoensen The Business of Camp is for camp owners, directors, and executives of camps of all types and sizes—whether you are new to the camp business or...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-december-2-2025-tips-hiring-j-1-visa-camp-staff-orienteering-camp

In this issue: So You've Hired J-1 Camp Staff — Now What? New Director Orientation (NDO) Navigate, Explore, Empower: Orienteering at Camp Become an Accreditation Volunteer Product of...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/why-camps-need-voice-washington

26 million kids. 21,000 camps. No formal Camp Caucus on the Hill.