https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/certificate-course/day-camp-director-certificate

The ACA Day Camp Director Certificate Course is designed for those that hold (or may hope to hold) a day camp director position in a youth program. This online course introduces and provides a...

https://www.acacamps.org/donate/american-camping-foundation

American Camping Foundation (ACF) is a separate corporate entity, charged with the growth, preservation, and distribution of assets for the benefit of the American Camp Association (ACA).

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/article/camping-magazine/inflection-points-why-character-counts

Inflection points refer to everything from mathematical equations to management advice. But, equally, if not more, compelling is an application of the concept to the growth trajectory of youth....

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/imagine-child-tree-fertilize-unstructured-outdoor-play-character-development

Ask anyone who has attended a camp as a child or youth about his or her experiences and you will receive many different responses. Camp has many meanings because of the personal nature of the...

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

ACA enjoys collaborative efforts with many organizations, institutions, universities, and foundations.  A sampling of current collaborative efforts appears here. For groups interested in...

https://www.acacamps.org/about/partnerships/foundation-partners/ultracamp-foundation

The American Camp Association is pleased to partner with The Daniel and Joelle Ashley Foundation (dba UltraCamp Foundation) to help provide camp opportunities for young people.

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/ndo-blended-course-cohort-u

The ACA New Director Orientation (NDO) is a course for seasonal or newer camp directors, assistant directors, program directors, and others moving into camp leadership positions...

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

ACA is pleased to partner with Chaco for the tenth consecutive year. Chaco will support ACA the national conference, Camping Magazine, and the ACA annual fund.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/everything-everywhere-all-once-how-summer-camps-help-emerging-adults

Growing up requires many important developmental stages and steps one must master. Camp can help.