https://www.acacamps.org/conference

The 2026 National Conference will be held February 17-20, 2026, in San Diego, CA. 

https://www.acacamps.org/about/leadership/board-directors

ACA is led by a volunteer Board of Directors responsible for hiring the chief executive and guiding the association’s strategic direction. The Board ensures ACA delivers meaningful outcomes for its...

https://www.acacamps.org/research/special-projects/character-camp-initiative

ACA’s Character at Camp Initiative is a six-year effort to expand, strengthen, and celebrate character development at camp. Funded in 2023 by Lilly Endowment, Inc., the initiative includes the...

https://www.acacamps.org/about/get-involved/volunteer-aca

Thank you to the thousands of volunteers who make the American Camp Association possible!

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/celebrating-indigenous-peoples-heritage-month

In honor and acknowledgment of Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month, this blog post discusses the work of ACA's Indigenous Peoples Task Force. For the month of November, we are also offering...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/digital-boundaries-beyond-camp-helping-kids-balance-screen-time-year-round

Kids and teens may spend more time online throughout the winter holidays, and their chances of crossing paths with online predators can rise. These free, family-friendly resources encourage healthier...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/unlocking-untapped-talent-neurodiversity-inclusive-hiring-camp

Organizations are increasingly recognizing the value of neurodiverse talent — individuals with conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more — who bring unique strengths like innovation,...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/moving-beyond-awareness-setting-neurodivergent-campers-success

You can’t “wing it” when it comes to inclusion — especially not when the wing in question is attached to a sensory-sensitive, schedule-loving, routine-dependent camper who’s about to face an...

https://www.acacamps.org/conference/attend/digital-badges

Show Your Conference Spirit! Headed to San Diego for the 2026 ACA National Conference? Whether you’re attending or speaking, let everyone know you’ll be there! Download your official ...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/interviewing-intention-part-1-winterviews-matter-%E2%80%93-turning-returning-staff-check-ins-real-leadership

Every camp has them – those quick, casual “returner interviews” that happen over coffee, a phone call, or in between school and finals week. Too often, these meetings feel like a rubber-stamp ritual...