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https://www.acacamps.org/blog/why-summer-camp
Why Summer Camp?Consider giving your kids an old-school, summer camp experience that they will learn from and cherish for the rest of their lives — it could end up being the wisest parental investment you ever...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/season-season-steps-summer-camp-planning
Season-by-Season Steps for Summer Camp PlanningSuccessful camp owners start planning for summer nine months in advance. Use our guide and planner to never miss a beat and make summer 2026 the best one yet!
https://www.acacamps.org/conference/program/schedule/girl-scouts-usa-gsusa-camp-professionals-kindred-gathering
Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) Camp Professionals Kindred GatheringGirl Scout Council camp professionals are invited to join Girl Scouts Kindred Session on Monday, February 16, 2026. During this interactive session, attendees will engage in robust discussion,...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/staffing-summit-2025-26-commitment-process-leads-progress
Staffing Summit 2025-26: Commitment to the Process Leads to ProgressDuring 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/conference/program/schedule/character-camp-preconference-workshop
Character at Camp Preconference WorkshopA gathering to celebrate the first wave of Character Grantees and to dive deep together into an important character-related topic. Participants will come out of the preconference connected and...
https://www.acacamps.org/conference/program/schedule/accreditation-visit-mini-boot-camp
Accreditation Visit Mini Boot CampFor camps expecting an accreditation visit in 2026, the Accreditation Visit Mini Boot Camp is an opportunity to gain in-depth understanding of the accreditation process and ACA standards as they...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/understanding-camper-behavior-ensure-successful-summer
Understanding Camper Behavior to Ensure a Successful SummerThis blog post aims at helping summer camp staff understand why campers might act the way they do, how they can work with campers through their behaviors, and tools to use in behavior improvement.
https://www.acacamps.org/conference/program/schedule/quality-programs-level-1-training
Quality Programs Level 1 TrainingQuality Programs Level I is immersive, in-depth training designed to help camps build stronger, more supportive environments where youth thrive. Participants learn how safe and supportive staff...
https://www.acacamps.org/conference/program/schedule/quality-programs-level-2-training
Quality Programs Level 2 Training*Please note that participants must have completed Quality Programs Level I to advance to Quality Programs Level 2. Quality Programs Level 2 is immersive, in-depth training designed...
https://www.acacamps.org/conference/program/schedule/4-h-camps-kindred-preconference-meeting
4-H Camps Kindred Preconference MeetingJoin your 4-H Extension colleagues for a day of fellowship, networking, and professional development. A team from the University of Florida will hold a training focused on trauma-informed PYD...