https://www.acacamps.org/research/special-projects/character-camp-initiative

The American Camp Association® (ACA) is honored to announce that Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded ACA a $45,535,623 grant to support the creation of a new, multiyear initiative to grow, improve, and...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/compensating-camp-staff-2024-key-wage-issues-consider-setting-your-pay-policies

This article provides an update on the new "white collar" rule and discusses key issues regarding the compensation of camp staff, with a particular focus on the nuances of the 13(a)(3) "seasonal"...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/crisis-it-can-really-happen-you-2024

Join us for an interactive session on lessons learned from the 2024 ACA Camp Crisis Hotline calls. We’ll highlight key areas of concern and tough questions camps faced, based on ACA’s 2024 data. Gain...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/character-academy-launch

Join us for an online learning event highlighting the American Camp Association’s Character at Camp initiative and featuring keynote speaker Michael Brandwein. Brimming with critical education,...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/camp-planning-hiring-marketing-timeline

Most successful camp owners start planning for summer nine months in advance. Use Sawyer's downloadable guide and planner to never miss a beat and make summer 2025 the best one yet!

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/path-character-development-camp

The purpose of this research-based webinar is to dive into character development within the context of participants’ unique camps. Camp leaders will learn to define and prioritize character...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-winnekota-leadership-summit

Please join us for the 2025 Winnekota Leadership Summit! Join fellow camp and youth development professionals for top-notch education and networking opportunities at the...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/character-camp-initiative-what-you-need-know-1

Join us to learn more about ACA's Character at Camp Initiative. This webinar will talk about next steps in this initiative and grant process and how it might apply to you. You may have heard that...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/preparing-risks-summer

Presenter: Michael Swain Being prepared for risks a camp may face during the summer is an important component of a good risk management strategy. Understanding historical trends and...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/it-can-happen-you-10-things-you-can-do-tighten-security-your-camp

With 3 sites, 14 individual day camps, 500+ acres and more than 5000 campers and staff on our grounds each day, the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds has spent the last 5 years focusing on its unique...