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/staffing-summit-2025-26-commitment-process-leads-progress

During the 2026 ACA Staffing Summit, experts from both inside and outside the camp field will share valuable insights around staff recruiting, hiring, training, and retaining.

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-september-2-2025-national-conference-registration-open

In this issue: 2026 ACA National Conference: Feb 17–20, San Diego — register by Dec 16 for early bird savings. Camp Research Forum: Submissions due Sept 30. September/October Camping...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-august-26-2025-campwell-training-epic-conversations

In this issue: Article on how camp is a place where character takes root CampWell Level Two training Fall EPIC conversatioins Staffing Summit early bird deadline: Oct. 1 Character Grant...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/compensating-camp-staff-2024-key-wage-issues-consider-setting-your-pay-policies

This article provides an update on the new "white collar" rule and discusses key issues regarding the compensation of camp staff, with a particular focus on the nuances of the 13(a)(3) "seasonal"...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-august-19-2025-find-conference-near-you

In this issue: Conference Season Is Starting — Find an Event Near You ACA Seeks Candidates for National Board of Directors Make Professional Development Easy New Director Orientation (NDO...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/news/aca-seeks-candidates-national-board-directors

The National Board of the American Camp Association (ACA) is seeking candidates to fill a limited number of member‐at‐large positions for the 2026 class and beyond as skills and needs of the board...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/american-camp-association-supports-texass-efforts-strengthen-camp-safety-standards

MARTINSVILLE, IN (August 7, 2025) — In the wake of the tragic July floods that claimed the lives of campers and counselors in Texas, the American Camp Association (ACA) is standing...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-august-5-2025-character-grant-webinar-national-award-nominations

In this issue: Upcoming webinar on the Character Grant Program National award nominations are due October 26, 2025 Article dicussing strategic planning as a character-driven, inclusive...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-july-29-2025-character-grant-program-open

In this issue: The Character at Camp Grant Program is now open.  Watch a special message about a the Character Grant Program opening Webinar: Character Program Update and How to Apply...