https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/why-accredited-camps/how-choose-camp-safety-tips

ACA accreditation assures parents that the camp has had a regular, independent safety audit that goes beyond regulations in most states. Accreditation Is Different than Licensing Licensing,...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/aca-announces-collaboration-generac-support-camp-emergency-preparedness

New collaboration helps camps access reliable backup power solutions to strengthen safety and resilience.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/golden-lens-contest

The J. Wendell and Ruth T. Howe  Golden Lens Awards photography contest.

https://www.acacamps.org/wisconsin/awards

Wisconsin Awards We were delighted to announce and recognize the 2025 ACA, Wisconsin local office award winners at a special dinner at our Fall Gathering.  Congratulations...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/partner-online-course/bully-proof-your-camp-gan-israel

So many incidences of mean behavior, (and sometimes even bullying) occur at camp. Time is less structured than at school and counselors are young and don't necessarily have the tools to notice or...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/critical-things-staff-need-know-about-bullying-prevention

Bullying is here to stay in summer camp and this course is designed to help you be prepared and ready to act this summer as well as between the seasons. Bullying can happen in 4 ways: physical,...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/aca-celebrates-launch-bipartisan-congressional-camp-caucus

Representatives Chris Pappas and Chuck Edwards File to Establish First-Ever Caucus Dedicated to the Camp Community.

https://www.acacamps.org/press-room/how-to-choose-camp/homesickness

How 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/2026-aca-national-award-recipients-announced

The American Camp Association® (ACA) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 National Awards. The award winners will be recognized at ACA’s National Conference in San Diego, California,...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/aca-partners-safety-navigator-strengthen-safety-best-practices-camps

Martinsville, 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,...