https://www.acacamps.org/who-we-are/public-policy/regulatory-information-advocacy

The majority of laws and regulations that are applicable to camps are governed by state and local entities. However, there are a number of federal regulations that do apply. 

https://www.acacamps.org/who-we-are/public-policy/issues-education-information

Child Safety and Protection Children and Nutrition - Summer Food Service Program of the USDA...

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

The American Camp Association partners with other organizations with a complementary mission to move forward our public policy agenda.  

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/health-care-reform-impact-camps-employers

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act (HCERA) were signed into law in 2009 and 2010 respectively. Included in these new “health...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/2024-golden-quill-golden-lens-winners

The J. Wendell and Ruth T. Howe Awards recognize those individuals who contribute their talents to Camping Magazine. The Golden Quill Award is presented to the authors of quality...

https://www.acacamps.org/about/partnerships/kindred-groups/spanish-speaking-camp-professionals

The purpose of the Spanish-speaking Camp Professionals Kindred is to inspire, equip, and support Spanish-speaking camp professionals.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/2024-camp-hill-days-recap

Camp Hill Days allowed camp professionals to advocate for camp to the government.

https://www.acacamps.org/about/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...

https://www.acacamps.org/jobs/find-staff/job-fairs

Competition for college-aged staff grows stronger every year. College students feel the pressure to build their portfolios and apply for internships with major corporations. In staff recruitment, it'...

https://www.acacamps.org/jobs/find-job

Looking for a career in summer camp? Let ACA help you find seasonal, summer and year-round camp jobs. Camp jobs offer invaluable skill-building, leadership, training, and enrichment opportunities...