https://www.acacamps.org/about/history/timeline

Join us as we take a look at the history of summer camp and the American Camp Association, celebrating the path set before us as we prepare for the next 100 years.

https://www.acacamps.org/about/diversity-equity-inclusion/why-it-matters

Thriving communities are built on equitably inclusive experiences that both attract and celebrate diversity. 

https://www.acacamps.org/research/camp-research/business-operations

Analyze camp industry trends through summaries of our annual business operations reports. We commission three reports on a rotating basis; the most recent findings are available in day, overnight,...

https://www.acacamps.org/research/camp-research/history

View all our past research initiatives.

https://www.acacamps.org/research/special-projects/camp-program-quality-initiative

Funded by the Lilly Endowment, Inc., ACA began a special project to explore and develop systems that support camp professionals in promoting positive youth development through camp experiences.

https://www.acacamps.org/research/continuous-improvement

At ACA, we believe in continuous improvement. We believe that our work for young people is not conceptualized in boxes or checklists; instead, we think about our work in a cyclical way—a way that...

https://www.acacamps.org/advertise/native-advertising-sponsored-content-blog-post

Connect with thought leaders in the camp industry through meaningful sponsored content. Our native advertising option is designed with branded, educational content in mind and will give your brand...

https://www.acacamps.org/about/diversity-equity-inclusion/get-involved

We acknowledge that this journey is about continuous improvement and that we don’t have all the answers. We will continue to grow through our commitment to this work and with your support. We invite...

https://www.acacamps.org/research/our-research-innovation

The ACA research team supports and facilitates rigorous research in order to expand the value and visibility of the summer camp experience and provide research-informed resources for camps. ...

https://www.acacamps.org/press-room/camp-trends/family-camps

Summer camps for children, adults, families, and seniors operate under trained professionals and have volunteer or paid staff to work with their special client groups. Camps may be found in rural,...