https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-november-19-2024-national-conference-program-preview

In this issue: 2025 ACA National Conference program preview Overtime rule for white-collar workers blocked Blog on streamlining the camp applicaton process #GivingTuesday challenge update...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/news/overtime-rule-white-collar-workers-blocked-judge

On Friday, November 15, 2024, District Judge Sean D. Jordan of the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas granted a motion for summary judgment, ruling that the US Department of Labor's...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/revamping-camp-application-process-how-streamlining-can-attract-top-talent

Qualified candidates always have choices. If your candidate experience is slow, clunky, and vanilla, you’re likely losing out on top talent. As you prepare for the 2025 hiring season, consider...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/crisis-communications-handbook-templates-sample-forms-letters

Take control of a crisis at your camp with a proven communications system. Take Control: Be prepared for nearly any camp crisis with a strong, comprehensive communications system that...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/virtual-youth-mental-health-first-aid-6

Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) Training Monday, February 17, 2025 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Hilton Anatole The Youth Mental Health First Aid Course is designed to teach...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/new-director-orientation-hybrid

New Director Orientation (NDO) Training  Monday, February 17, 2025 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Hilton Anatole The ACA New Director Orientation (NDO) is a course for seasonal or...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/news/summer-fun-youth-all-abilities

With summer approaching, parents and camps alike are making plans for terrific, fun opportunities for young campers to learn new skills and grow in their confidence and abilities. The United States...

https://www.acacamps.org/research/get-involved-camp-research

The ACA research team considers itself a hub that connects researchers and youth development professionals from a wide variety of organizations.  We are small but mighty! Read more about the...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/accreditation-volunteer-course-virtual-5

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR THIS COURSE. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANOTHER SESSION. This course (formerly known as the Associate Visitor Course) is a 1-day virtual training via Zoom....

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/working-children-special-needs

It is often said by people who mean well that working with children with special needs “requires the patience of a saint.” Not true. What it does require is human compassion — something more of us...