https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/american-camp-association-supports-texass-efforts-strengthen-camp-safety-standards

MARTINSVILLE, IN (August 7, 2025) — In the wake of the tragic July floods that claimed the lives of campers and counselors in Texas, the American Camp Association (ACA) is standing...

https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/planning-camp/coping-homesickness-camp

The prescription for homesickness at summer camp is a simple solution of preparation and patience.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/partnership-caring-parents-camps-join-together

Child protection is a shared responsibility. Nothing substitutes for the vigilance and care of parents in determining a safe situation for their children. While no institution —schools, churches,...

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

Camp is for everyone. Today, there are camps to meet every interest, price range, and schedule. Knowing your options, as well as your child's personality, will help you identify programs from...

https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/planning-camp/preparing-camp/how-afford-camp

There's a camp for just about every budget. Ask the director for summer camp scholarship options.

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/blog/explore-our-dynamic-sun

Discover NASA’s Our Dynamic Sun tool kit — free activities, images, and facts to spark curiosity about the sun for camps, educators, and astronomy fans.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/connecting-camps-nasa-communities

Looking for someone to bring telescopes to an evening camp program, or to give your campers a presentation about the InSight mission landing on Mars this fall? NASA has communities of volunteers...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/free-nasa-globe-camp-programming-guides

NASA’s GLOBE Observer invites your campers to make observations at camp to help monitor the conditions of clouds, water, and plants, to help study change over time.

https://www.acacamps.org/parents-families/planning-camp/expert-advice/camp-every-child-traditional-specialty-special-needs

Understanding the strengths in camp focus may help you make your choice. Traditional Means Wide variety of activities Chance for campers to try new activities Exposure to more campers...