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https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/planning-camp/coping-homesickness-camp
Coping with Homesickness at CampThe prescription for homesickness at summer camp is a simple solution of preparation and patience.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/directions-youth-development-outcomes-camp-experience
Directions: Youth Development Outcomes of the Camp ExperienceResearch done to determine the outcomes of the camp experience as expressed by parents and children.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/aca-camp-business-operations-report
ACA Camp Business Operations ReportAccess the most recent budget and finance data for camps.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/staffing-compensation-benefits-report
Staffing, Compensation, and Benefits ReportEach year, the American Camp Association (ACA) surveys its members about specific areas of their camp operations and makes the results available so camps can benchmark their business practices.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/camp-sites-facilities-programs-report
Camp Sites, Facilities, and Programs ReportThe ACA Camp Sites, Facilities, and Programs Report: 2020 is an invaluable resource for camps interested in examining their business operations around programs, grounds, and...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/aca-research-forum
ACA Research ForumThe ACA Research Forum is an opportunity for researchers and camp professionals to share and discuss new research related to campers, camp staff, camp programs, and a wide variety of other camp-...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/camper-enrollment-staff-recruitment-trends-report
Camper Enrollment and Staff Recruitment Trends ReportIn the fall of each year, the ACA research team polls its members about their enrollment and staffing trends during the summer season. Members respond anonymously and voluntarily, meaning the...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/emerging-issues
Emerging IssuesAs camp professionals, you know the world of camp is ever-changing. In an effort to meet the needs of our dynamic camp community, ACA set out to determine the current and emerging issues that...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/2010-camp-school-partnership-survey
2010 Camp-School Partnership SurveyThe Camp-School Partnership Survey was distributed to 2,400+ ACA camps between December 2009 to January 2010 to better understand how the camp community intersects with the school community. This...
https://www.acacamps.org/about/get-involved/awards/marge-scanlin-outstanding-research-award
Marge Scanlin Outstanding Research AwardMarge Scanlin was a driving force behind many of the research efforts of ACA. Upon her retirement, this award was established as an ongoing tribute to recognize Marge’s contributions by supporting...