https://www.acacamps.org/resources/character-camp/grant-program
Character at Camp Grant ProgramWelcome to the American Camp Association’s (ACA) Character at Camp Grant Program! The purpose of this program is to provide financial support, training, and technical assistance for selected day and...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/elements-good-job-posting-why-theyre-important
Elements of a Good Job Posting (and Why They're Important)Hiring for camp jobs starts with a strong job posting. This guide shares key tips, examples, and a handy template to help you write postings that bring in the right candidates.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/season-season-steps-summer-camp-planning
Season-by-Season Steps for Summer Camp PlanningSuccessful 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/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/road-grant-writing
The Road to Grant WritingUnlock Funding Success: Learn How to Write Winning Grants Grants can fuel your organization’s growth, but in today’s competitive landscape, standing out takes strategy and skill....
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/compensating-camp-staff-2024-key-wage-issues-consider-setting-your-pay-policies
Compensating Camp Staff in 2024: Key Wage Issues to Consider in Setting Your Pay PoliciesThis article provides an update on the new "white collar" rule and discusses key issues regarding the compensation of camp staff, with a particular focus on the nuances of the 13(a)(3) "seasonal"...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/staffing-summit-2025-26-commitment-process-leads-progress
Staffing Summit 2025-26: Commitment to the Process Leads to ProgressDuring the 2026 ACA Staffing Summit, experts from both inside and outside the camp field will share valuable insights around staff recruiting, hiring, training, and retaining.
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/awesome-apps-cool-tools-every-camp-needs-know-v-2019
Awesome Apps and Cool Tools Every Camp Needs to Know v. 2019!Ever wish someone would filter through the millions of websites and online apps on your behalf, sharing only those that are truly remarkable, time-and money-saving? Then this is the session for...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/meet-staff-where-they-are-not-where-you-wish-they-would-be
Meet Staff Where They Are Not Where You Wish They Would BeUnanswered emails. Requests (demands) for time-off. Over-involved parents. What’s the matter with young people today? Most likely nothing! We have more in common with this cohort of staff than one...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/business-basics-new-camp-directors
Business Basics for New Camp DirectorsCamp professionals usually come into their roles because they have talent and passion for working with youth and staff. However, the most successful leaders in our industry combine this passion with...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/trauma-informed-care-camp
Trauma Informed Care at CampIn ACA’s 2017 Emerging Issues Report, the top issue facing camps is campers’ Mental, Emotional, and Social Health (Browne, Bialeschki & Wilson, 2017). Considering national statistics of childhood...