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https://www.acacamps.org/blog/creating-camp-magic-gender-affirming-practices-welcome-all-youth

Creating Camp Magic: Gender-Affirming Practices to Welcome All Youth

Our friends at Camp Fire share how the choices camp professionals make to create a sense of belonging for campers who are disconnected or afraid can help campers experience their first taste of camp...

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 Policies

This 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/international-observe-moon-night-nasa

International Observe the Moon Night with NASA

Saturday, September 14 is International Observe the Moon Night! You and your campers are invited to observe the moon, learn about the moon, and honor the cultural and personal connections we...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/camp-advocacy-call

Camp Advocacy Call

ACA is supporting state advocacy efforts through quarterly stakeholder meetings with individuals and organizations engaged in advocating for appropriate rules and regulations for camps. Learn...

https://www.acacamps.org/conference/kindred-events

Kindred and Other Preconference Events: 2025 National Conference

Below are a list of events scheduled around the 2025 ACA National Conference in Dallas, Texas.

https://www.acacamps.org/conference

2025 ACA National Conference

The 2025 National Conference will be held February 18-21, 2025, in Dallas, TX. 

https://www.acacamps.org/conference/schedule

Schedule at a Glance: 2025 National Conference

As of 9/17/2024.  Subject to Change ACA reserves the right to make any and all adjustments to the program. Additional event details will be added as they are...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/welcoming-international-counselors-could-boost-campership-marginalized-immigrant-communities

Welcoming International Counselors Could Boost Campership in Marginalized and Immigrant Communities

When I attend ACA conferences (which I do as a US Department of State Designated J-1 Sponsor for the Summer Camp Counselor Exchange Visitor Program), I make a point to attend sessions that include...

https://www.acacamps.org/conference/call-for-proposals

Call for Session Proposals at the 2025 National Conference

The 2025 conference CFP site is now closed.  Thank you to all who submitted! All submitters will receive email notification of the program team's decision regarding...

https://www.acacamps.org/about/public-policy

Public Policy

As an educational nonprofit association, the American Camp Association is dedicated to providing quality, reliable, and up-to-date information about the laws and regulations and other public policy...