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

Camp Advocacy Call

ACA is strengthening advocacy at every level. Through quarterly stakeholder meetings, we bring together individuals and organizations to ensure camps have a voice in shaping fair...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/camps-choosing-act

Camps Choosing to Act

How COVID transformed ACA's approach to advocacy.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/every-hill-meeting-starts-same-way

Every Hill Meeting Starts the Same Way

26 million kids. One question. And nearly everyone says yes.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/building-congressional-camp-caucus

Building a Congressional Camp Caucus

How it actually works.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/why-camps-need-voice-washington

Why Camps Need a Voice in Washington

26 million kids. 21,000 camps. No formal Camp Caucus on the Hill.

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

Camp Caucus — Bringing Camp Voices to Capitol Hill

The Camp Caucus is a new bipartisan effort in Congress, supported by the American Camp Association (ACA), to champion high-quality camp experiences for all kids. Join the movement. Get...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/navigating-immigration-enforcement-operations-ice-summer

Navigating Immigration Enforcement Operations (ICE) This Summer

Learn about the new United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) registration rules for Canadian visitors staying over 30 days and key I-9 compliance steps for US camp employers.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/bridgeusa-camp-elevating-cultural-exchange-through-summer-2025

BridgeUSA at Camp: Elevating Cultural Exchange Through Summer 2025

Learn how to elevate the cultural exchange experience this summer as well as tips for a smooth travel experience for J-1 visa participants.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/bringing-world-camp-adding-culture-camp-life

Bringing the World to Camp: Adding Culture to Camp Life

This blog post will discuss ideas about how to tap into the cultural well that comes with having international staff and uncover the spring of cultural wealth from which everyone can learn.

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...