https://www.acacamps.org/research/grants-innovative-special-projects

With the support of grant funding, ACA’s Research Team is busy testing innovative ideas, tools, and systems in the camp field, ranging from program quality to camp-school partnerships, to camper and...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/diversity-equity-inclusion/mental-emotional-social-health

Focusing on the mental, emotional, and social health (MESH) of campers and staff reflects a holistic understanding of well-being.

https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/camp-safety-preparedness-protecting-americas-youth

Through a Capitol Hill briefing on camp safety and preparedness, ACA announced a new collaboration with First Street to help camps strengthen emergency preparedness and resilience through access to...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/how-camp-advocacy-happens-every-level

This is a team sport.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/compensating-camp-staff-2024-key-wage-issues-consider-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/resources/harmony-academy

Through their partnership, ACA and Harmony Academy collaborate to deliver resources that help camps build belonging, strengthen relationships, and support youth well-being. 

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/eluna

Through their partnership, ACA and Eluna collaborate to deliver resources that help camps support youth and families navigating grief, loss, and the impact of addiction.     

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/mesh-framework-assessing-cost-employee-well-being

APRIL PRODUCT OF THE MONTH! What if improving your staff's mental well-being could unlock your camp's success? A recent Gallup poll shows mental health is the top factor...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/program-outcomes-quality-common-theme-impact-funding

Camp Twin Lakes (CTL) serves campers who have medical illnesses, disabilities, and other adverse childhood experiences at three year-round camp locations in Georgia. CTL operates as a...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/campwell-101

Transform Your Camp with a Focus on Well-Being Imagine a camp where every individual—staff and campers alike—feels truly supported and connected. In this on-demand webinar, discover how CampWell...