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/blog/character-evaluation-findings-acas-character-camp-landscape-scan

This blog describes the findings about how camps evaluate their character-focused work, including lessons learned from evaluating character-focused work and external resources from ACA’s Character at...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/understanding-federal-funding-pause-what-camp-professionals-need-know

The White House recently issued a directive to temporarily halt certain federal grants and loans, and the status of some federally funded initiatives remains unclear. This blog outlines steps for...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/camp-booking-pricing-trends-know-2025

The Sawyer team analyzed data from 10.9 million camp and activity bookings processed in 2024 to determine important trends that can help you make decisions as you publish your camp listings, set...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/marketing-outreach-findings-acas-character-camp-landscape-scan

As we continue to roll out many exciting parts of the Character at Camp Initiative, it’s a great time to share results from our recent landscape scan. (If you haven’t already, be sure to check out...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/cit-programs-empower-act-thrive

Don't overlook your counselor-in-training program when looking for opportunities to sustain and strengthen your camp culture.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/mind-gap-bridging-student-expectations-camp-realities

The "Recruitment Reality Check" emphasizes that while students value personal growth from camp jobs, they prioritize compensation due to financial pressures, and suggests camps improve recruitment by...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/resources-support-camps-impacted-la-area-fires

As a result of the devastating fires in the Greater Los Angeles area, we know that our Western region camp community is facing tremendous challenges. Over the past week, we have seen and heard...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/20-20-toolbox-how-can-counselors-be-inclusive

Ultimately, it doesn’t matter how great camp activities are, which special events seem fun, or even what new facilities have been added if each camper does not feel understood and appreciated. Given...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/20-20-toolbox-how-we-serve-more-kids-camp-each-year-our-community-partnership-program

As a camp owner, camp director, camp administrator, or facilitator, have you ever asked yourself? How can I give back to the local community where my camp is located? How can I reach out to...