https://www.acacamps.org/book/basic-camp-management

Armand and Beverly Ball Basic Camp Management: An Introduction to Camp Administration (Ninth Edition) is a comprehensive guide to camp administration for camp administrators, recreation...

https://www.acacamps.org/book/business-camp

Ann Sheets and Dave Thoensen The Business of Camp is for camp owners, directors, and executives of camps of all types and sizes—whether you are new to the camp business or...

https://www.acacamps.org/book/camp-design-master-planning-basics

Camps have been drawing in millions of children and families across the North American landscape since 1861. Camp Design: Master Planning Basicswalks you through the integral camp...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/fair-labor-standards-act-applicability-camps

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards affecting full-time and part-time workers in the private sector and in Federal,...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/how-showcase-your-summer-camp-families

Writing a strong camp listing is paramount to encouraging parents to book with your camp over your competitors. This guide gives you everything you need to succeed.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/season-season-steps-summer-camp-planning

Successful camp owners start planning for summer nine months in advance. Use our guide and planner to never miss a beat and make summer 2026 the best one yet!

https://www.acacamps.org/research/special-projects/leadership-pathways-project

This three-year grant program is designed to foster evidence-informed planning, testing, and improving initiatives to increase access to and engagement in counselor-in-training (CIT) programs and...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/grant-opportunities-camps

As a benefit to members, ACA researches government and private grants and funding opportunities that are relevant to the camp community.  These grants are from external organizations...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/camp-director-insights-importance-it-all

Running a camp today is more demanding than ever. Discover how camp directors balance challenges, support families, and keep the magic of camp alive.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/belief-builds-character

Discover how belief, curiosity, and positive communication can transform behavior and build character in children through everyday moments at camp.