https://www.acacamps.org/news/news/food-allergies-may-constitute-disability-under-americans-disabilities-act
Food Allergies May Constitute a Disability Under the Americans with Disabilities ActIn an historic judgement on December 20, 2012, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced an...
https://www.acacamps.org/news/news/introducing-alliance-camp-health
Introducing Alliance for Camp HealthThe Association of Camp Nursing is now the Alliance for Camp Health (ACH). The new name and vision reflect the organization’s full...
https://www.acacamps.org/news/news/american-camp-association-celebrates-new-camp-song-andy-grammer
American Camp Association Celebrates New Camp Song from Andy GrammerQuaker Chewy donates $200,000 to send up to 500 kids to summer camp With nods to s’mores, bunk beds, and friendship, “C.A.M.P...
https://www.acacamps.org/news/cdc-prioritization-camp-staff-covid-19-vaccinations
CDC Prioritization of Camp Staff for COVID-19 VaccinationsThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) previously expanded the definition of "essential workers" to incorporate out-of-school time workers, including camp staff. To support that move,...
https://www.acacamps.org/news/news/aca-policy-update-all-person-events
ACA Policy Update for All In-Person EventsACA is committed to providing opportunities to engage in the safest and most enjoyable in-person experience possible. To achieve this, we are focused on a multilayered approach to mitigating COVID-19...
https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/american-camp-association-white-house-recognize-innovative-new-hampshire-program-benefits-camps
American Camp Association and the White House Recognize Innovative New Hampshire Program That Benefits Camps and FamiliesExtensive research has established that children can't begin to learn until their emotional needs are addressed — and camp is part of the solution. To make the benefits of camp more accessible to...
https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/aca-increases-inclusivity-applicability-its-accreditation-program
ACA Increases Inclusivity and Applicability to Its Accreditation ProgramThe American Camp Association Increases Inclusivity and Applicability to Its Accreditation Program Indianapolis, IN: After two years of information gathering...
https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/lilly-endowment-grant-supports-program-quality-initiative-summer-camps
Lilly Endowment Grant Supports Program Quality Initiative in Summer CampsThe grant will help strengthen and expand how summer camp experiences support learning and growth among children and youth. Indianapolis (Jan 24, 2020) – Lilly Endowment...
https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/quaker-chewy%C2%AE-andy-grammer-team-create-next-big-summer-camp-track-song-they-want-your-help
Quaker Chewy® and Andy Grammer Team Up to Create the Next Big Summer Camp Track Song - and They Want Your HelpThe program will raise money for hundreds of kids to attend camp in partnership with the American Camp Association CHICAGO, June 14, 2021 — Endless outdoor activities,...
https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/new-wisconsin-summer-camp-economic-impact-study-highlights-important-role-camp-industry
New Wisconsin Summer Camp Economic Impact Study Highlights Important Role of Camp IndustryMartinsville, IN – (March 30,2021) – A new study conducted by...