https://www.acacamps.org/conference
2027 ACA National ConferenceThe 2027 National Conference will be held February 16-19, 2027, in Louisville, KY.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/aca-national-mentorship-program
ACA National Mentorship ProgramThe ACA National Mentorship Program pairs a small group of mentees with a seasoned camp professional mentor for monthly virtual group discussions and professional support. This program is a great...
https://www.acacamps.org/donate/american-camp-foundation
American Camp FoundationThe American Camp Foundation (ACF) fuels the future of camp.
https://www.acacamps.org/donate/gifts-stock-or-bonds
Gifts of Stock and/or BondsGifting stocks and/or bonds to ACA may actually cost you less than the same amount in a monetary gift. If the securities have appreciated and have been held by you for at least 12 months, they may be...
https://www.acacamps.org/conference/speakers/call-for-proposals
Call for Session Proposals at the 2027 National ConferenceThe 2027 CFP site is now open!
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/severe-weather-heat-stress-know-risks-be-prepared
Severe Weather and Heat Stress: Know the Risks and Be PreparedLearn how camps can prepare for severe weather and heat stress by understanding risks, recognizing warning signs, and implementing safety strategies to protect campers and staff.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/building-safety-culture-training-frontline-staff-respond-critical-incidents
Building a Safety Culture: Training Frontline Staff to Respond to Critical IncidentsFrontline staff members are responsible for direct supervision of campers, and their training is integral to building a safety culture at camp.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/social-security-application-process-camps-j-1-camp-counselors
Social Security Application Process For Camps with J-1 Camp CounselorsApplying for a Social Security number is an important required step for international camp staff.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/letter-first-year-camp-staff
A Letter to First-Year Camp StaffWhen you sign up to be a camp counselor, there’s a lot people don’t tell you. Regardless of whether you were a camper or not, there are things you can’t understand about living and working at camp...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/magic-you
The Magic in YouLet me start by taking you back . . . Young Camp Eleven years ago, I got out of a van that had taken me from my house to this random park. I was with 12 other kids from my neighborhood, some of...