https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/growth-through-play

About a year and a half ago, as I was nearing the completion of my college degree, I faced the reality of beginning my true adult life and was largely overwhelmed by the idea of it all. I surfed...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/summer-residential-camps-promoting-social-interaction-self-efficacy-among-young-adults-special

Social skills and self-efficacy are fundamental processes and necessary for individuals in everyday life. Seeking employment, living independently, making friends, and trying new activities all...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/innovation-work-2024-eleanor-p-eells-award-winners

Each year, ACA’s Eleanor P. Eells Award for Program Excellence honors camps that embody the spirit of the award’s namesake through their efforts to provide exceptional programming that effectively...

https://www.acacamps.org/about/get-involved/awards/eleanor-p-eells-award-program-excellence

The Eleanor P. Eells Award for Program Excellence focuses on recognizing program excellence at camps. A total of six nominees will be selected for recognition at the National Conference and...

https://www.acacamps.org/about/get-involved/awards/jack-weiner-leadership-award

A Leadership Legacy The Jack Weiner Leadership Award is designed to support a young person who is pursuing a career in the camping field. The award will ensure professional development by...

https://www.acacamps.org/about/get-involved/awards/special-recognition-award

The Award honors groups, organizations or individuals for their efforts to promote camping. For more information, please contact ACA at 765-342-...

https://www.acacamps.org/about/get-involved/awards/national-service-award

The Service Award recognizes continued and increasing service beyond the field/affiliate office level. To qualify for nomination, a candidate should be a current ACA member, having demonstrated...

https://www.acacamps.org/about/get-involved/awards/national-honor-award

The American Camp Association presents Honor Awards to recognize meritorious service. Candidates must be current members of the association or former members who have retired from active...

https://www.acacamps.org/about/get-involved/awards/hedley-s-dimock-award

Submit a Nomination Nominate online Purpose The Hedley S. Dimock Award is given to one who...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/american-camp-association-receives-45-million-grant-lilly-endowment-strengthen-character-development-programs

Martinsville, IN (February 1, 2024) – The American Camp Association® (ACA) is honored to announce that Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded ACA a $45,535,623 grant to support the...