https://www.acacamps.org/blog/diversity-inclusion-camp-setting

Diversity and inclusion: two words thrown around in polite, and not-so-polite, conversations in the workplace, schools, and halls of government. But what do they mean? 

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/challenges-wired-parent-raising-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/new-camp-industry-research-series-part-1-promoting-diversity-inclusion-camp

Each year, the American Camp Association conducts rigorous industry research to help better understand the camp industry and to support camps in their work. The Site, Facilities, and Programs...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/choosing-camp-dont-forget-data

Hello camp parents! My name is Laurie, and I recently joined ACA as the Director of Research. In this role, I facilitate Research 360, which is ACA’s new...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/noticeable-impact-camp-kids

Hi parents!  My name is Deidre Pettinga and I’m the Chief Marketing Officer for the American Camp Association (ACA).  In this role, I work with our communications, business development, and...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/what-greater-gift-gift-camp

Let me introduce myself. My name is Harriet Lowe and I’ve worked for the American Camp Association (ACA) for almost 16 years—first as the director of communications and now in a part-time role as...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/innovation-engineers-encourage-your-staff-engage-create

Whether your program is day, overnight, or an after-school program, the innovation experience can be molded to fit your camp's needs.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/creating-inclusive-culture-increase-staff-retention

A camp culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging can lead to better staff retention.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/want-more-resilient-staff-focus-feedback

So now that we are finally faced with a glimmer of light at the end of this year-long tunnel, it’s time to shift our focus to how we can help develop a resilient staff with staying power — not just...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/bridgeusa-cultural-exchange-program-update

Before 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...