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

A look back at the past presidents of the Camp Directors Association of America and the American Camp Association.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/factors-exigent-fish-allergy-vigilance-proliferation-potency

Sixth-grader Cameron Jean-Pierre was celebrating New Year’s Day of 2019 at his grandmother’s home in New York City. Cod was cooking on the stove, its smell wafting in the air when the 11-year-old...

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

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.

https://www.acacamps.org/donate/government-relations-work

Like many industries, the US camp industry was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.  The American Camp Association (ACA) advocated at an unprecedented level during the pandemic to enact...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/does-summer-camp-have-perpetuate-junk-food-culture

"Junk food” is a term we often use to describe highly processed or ultra-processed food that likely has “many added ingredients such as sugar, salt, fat, and artificial colors or preservatives. '...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/empowering-camps-building-belonging-stronger-brighter-future-all

Learn more about the process behind how ACA came to adopt new mission and vision statements.

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/colorado-camp-legislation-2024

Join members of the Colorado Camp Network and the ACA, Rocky Mountain Local Council of Leaders Government Relations Chair for an update on legislation impacting camps in Colorado. Invite an...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/california-camp-legislation-2024

Join the Government Relations Chairs of the ACA, Northern California and the ACA, Southern California/Hawaii Local Council of Leaders for an update on legislation impacting camps in California...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/gluten-related-disorders-complex-spectrum

An exponential boom in gluten-based illnesses has generated health crises for individuals and created challenges for camp food service grasping at how to serve these individuals. Wheat, the most...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/inviting-elected-officials-your-camp-guide

This tool kit has everything you need to successfully invite an elected official to your camp and manage their visit. Inviting elected officials to camp is a great relationship-building and...