https://www.acacamps.org/blog/thank-you-helping-change-childrens-lives
Thank You for Helping to Change Children's LivesAs the holiday season approaches, we at the American Camp Association (ACA) realize we have many reasons to be grateful. In the camp world, there are so many people who make an impact, and we are...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/challenges-wired-parent-raising-wired-kid
Challenges of a "Wired Parent" Raising a "Wired Kid"Hello Camp Parents! My name is Missy and I am the database administrator for ACA. In this role, I work with a number of our teams to manage information related to the association’s members. But I am...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/bridgeusa-cultural-exchange-program-update
BridgeUSA Cultural Exchange Program UpdateBefore COVID-19, summer camps were hosting an average of 25,000 cultural exchange visitors through the BridgeUSA Camp Counselor program each year, filling critical leadership and specialty instructor...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/camp-moves-me-reimagined
Camp Moves Me ReimaginedIn its first six years, the American Camp Association’s (ACA) Camp Moves Me program raised more than $335,000 to send more than 1,300 kids to ACA-accredited camps. As we look at the camp...
https://www.acacamps.org/testimonials-value-camp-cultural-exchange-programs
Testimonials on the Value of Camp Cultural Exchange ProgramsCamp has always been a unique developmental environment that weaves global citizenship with other outcomes such as critical thinking skills, leadership, and character development. And now more...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/its-best-part-camp-camper-views-smartphone-policies
"It's the Best Part of Camp": Camper Views on Smartphone PoliciesAs camp directors, we instinctually know that the experience is much better without smartphones and technology, but what do the campers themselves think?
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/how-host-facebook-fundraiser-aca
How to Host a Facebook Fundraiser for ACALearn how to host a Facebook fundraiser for the American Camp Association in four easy steps.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/how-prepare-your-camp-wildfire-season
How to Prepare Your Camp for the Wildfire SeasonThe last few wildfire seasons have been more destructive than years' past. These tips can help you keep your summer camp safe during wildfire season.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/power-engaging-diversity-hiring-international-exchange-visitors
The Power of Engaging Diversity by Hiring International Exchange VisitorsThe world has 206 sovereign states — are you maximizing the opportunities for diversity at your camp?