https://www.acacamps.org/research/grants-innovative-special-projects

With the support of grant funding, ACA’s Research Team is busy testing innovative ideas, tools, and systems in the camp field, ranging from program quality to camp-school partnerships, to camper and...

https://www.acacamps.org/advertise/camping-magazine

The official publication of the American Camp Association is published bimonthly and provides fresh content that is inspiring and practical to educate and train child and youth development...

https://www.acacamps.org/research/special-projects/indiana-youth-programs-campus

Indiana Youth Programs on Campus (IYPC) is a new Lilly Endowment initiative designed to help Indiana colleges and universities in their efforts to create new or expand and enhance existing high-...

https://www.acacamps.org/research/continuous-improvement/camp-program-quality

Program quality refers to the ways camp staff practices, activities, and program climate foster youth development consistently over time.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/be-tea

Camp, when done well, is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on children’s lives. We’ve all seen the data that confirms the incredible power camp has in helping children to develop social-...

https://www.acacamps.org/advertise/advertising-opportunities

Connect with thought leaders in the camp industry through ACA's meaningful advertising platforms.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/understanding-camper-behavior-ensure-successful-summer

This blog post aims at helping summer camp staff understand why campers might act the way they do, how they can work with campers through their behaviors, and tools to use in behavior improvement.

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/promoting-character-through-counselors-training-programs

Looking to build leadership and promote character development in your counselors in training (CITs), especially those living with disabilities or chronic illnesses? This free, on-demand...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/foundations-character-courage-humility

Many camp leaders face the challenge of helping campers bounce back from setbacks and show true empathy, skills that build resilience and character for life. In this recorded webinar, Angus Fletcher...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/camp-camper

ACA's #1 Best Selling Course and Book! It is imperative that counselors see themselves as role models for campers and act accordingly. Parents place a great deal of trust in camps...