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/about/get-involved/volunteer-aca

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

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/news/newsletter/aca-now-october-7-2025-new-era-accreditation-updates-ceo-announcement

In this issue: ACA Accreditation: Evolving for What’s Next ACA Welcomes Henry DeHart as CEO Webinar: Communicating About Character at Your Camp Blog discussing four powerful...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/news/aca-accreditation-evolving-whats-next

The American Camp Association has embarked on an exciting new era of transformation, including:   Adopting a refreshed mission, vision, and values   Launching a new...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/american-camp-association-names-henry-dehart-chief-executive-officer

DeHart to lead ACA into its next chapter, advancing safety, character development, and innovation for camps nationwide

https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/volunteers/access-your-volunteer-updates

On October 6, 2025 the National Standards Commission (NSC) released updates to the Accreditation Process Guide (APG) that go into effect November 1, 2025.  The NSC has mandated training for...

https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/office-hours-apg-update

On October 6, 2025 the National Standards Commission (NSC) released updates to the Accreditation Process Guide (APG) that go into effect November 1, 2025.  ACA Accreditation Staff will host...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-september-30-2025-staffing-summit-award-nomination-deadlines

In this issue: Staffing Summit early bird deadline ACA National Awards nominations EPIC Speaker Series Quality Programs Training Levels 1 and 2 Be the Next Golden Lens winner...