https://www.acacamps.org/resources/safety-camp-resources

The American Camp Association (ACA) believes that the physical and emotional safety of campers and staff are of paramount importance in the delivery of any camp experience.  This curated...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/camp-risk-management-essentials-package

No camp is immune to risk — but every camp can be prepared. If you’re responsible for campers, staff, or programs in any capacity, this bundled...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/aca-camp-crisis-hotline-annual-review-2025

Each year, ACA tracks the themes and lessons from confidential calls received by the Camp Crisis Hotline. Check out these important insights from crisis trends over the last five years and helpful...

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

The American Camp Association (ACA) is launching a cohort-based accreditation program designed to help camps strengthen disaster preparedness and response strategies.

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/insurance-panel-discussion

Ready to ensure your camp’s security and success with expert insurance advice? In this on-demand, recorded webinar, you’ll gain invaluable insights from some of the leading insurance professionals...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/best-tech-tools-recruiting-domestic-camp-staff

Five tried-and-tested platforms that will change how your camp hires at scale, and a few notes on what else is out there.

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/communications-marketing-social-media-package

The ability to communicate effectively is essential for camps. Effective communication skills enable camps any youth programs to market and define the benefits of camp, to respond to...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/fill-your-camp-summer-last-minute-social-media-marketing-tips-recruitment

Summer is almost here and it’s not too late to sign up more campers! Join us as we explore easy to implement last-minute marketing strategies to help sign up new campers and increase retention rate....

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/high-quality-cit-programs-key-solving-camp-staffing-challenges

When designed with intention, counselor-in-training programs can be one of the most effective tools for ensuring camps have strong and prepared summer camp staff.  

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,...