https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/certificate-course/experienced-program-staff-certificate
Experienced Program Staff CertificateDesigned for seasoned program staff in camps, afterschool, summer enrichment programs, or other community-based youth settings, this certificate provides an opportunity to build on your existing...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/certificate-course/day-camp-director-certificate
Day Camp Director CertificateReady to elevate your career? Whether you're currently a Day Camp Director or aspiring to take on the role, the ACA Day Camp Director Certificate is your key to success. This certificate, built...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/certificate-course/camp-director-certificate
Camp Director CertificateThe camp director course is structured to provide the basics for directors with fewer than six years of experience or for seasoned program directors and...
https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/aca-partners-safety-navigator-strengthen-safety-best-practices-camps
ACA Partners with The Safety Navigator to Strengthen Safety Best Practices for CampsMartinsville, Ind., Jan. 15, 2026 — The American Camp Association (ACA), the national accrediting body for camps in the United States and a trusted voice on camp safety,...
https://www.acacamps.org/press-room/how-to-choose-camp/homesickness
How to Choose a Camp: HomesicknessHow to Prevent Helping with Homesickness What is it? Homesickness is, above all, a normal feeling. It is the natural result of separating from home and loved...
https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/american-camp-association-receives-400000-grant-strengthen-disaster-preparedness-response-camp
American Camp Association Receives $400,000 Grant to Strengthen Disaster Preparedness and Response at CampInvestment will support vulnerable camps through accreditation access and nationwide climate-preparedness training.
https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/american-camp-association-announces-partnership-trellis-press-llc-expand-its-publishing-program
American Camp Association Announces Partnership with Trellis Press, LLC to Expand Its Publishing ProgramThe American Camp Association (ACA) partners with Trellis Press to expand its publishing program, offering enhanced professional resources for the camp industry.
https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/pony-barnes-foundation-invests-power-camp-685000-grant
Pony Barnes Foundation Invests in the Power of Camp with $685,000 GrantFunding honors the legacy of Dr. Virginia "Pony" Barnes by supporting equitable, life-changing opportunities for youth through camp.
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education
Events & EducationCheck out all the latest events and professional development opportunities and resources for you and your camp staff! We are continuously adding virtual and in-person learning experiences to help...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/new-director-orientation
New Director OrientationThe 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. The course includes...