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/day-camp-convention

Join us for two dynamic days of day camp content including keynotes, educational sessions, and virtual roundtable discussions. This conference will be held virtually over Zoom. All sessions will be...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/grant-opportunities-camps

As a benefit to members, ACA researches government and private grants and funding opportunities that are relevant to the camp community.  These grants are from external organizations...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/camp-director-insights-importance-it-all

Running a camp today is more demanding than ever. Discover how camp directors balance challenges, support families, and keep the magic of camp alive.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/marketplace/aca-group-purchasing-trinity-hpsi

This strategic partnership with Trinity/HPSI offers significant discounts to ACA camps with trusted national vendors across multiple industries. You will receive unmatched, one-on-one customer...

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/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...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/certificate-course/experienced-program-staff-certificate

Designed for seasoned program staff in camps, afterschool, summer enrichment programs, or other community-based youth settings, this certificate provides an opportunity to build on your existing...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/building-healthy-relationships-parents-what-every-camp-needs-know

Today’s parents are supportive and dedicated to their children, but they are also the most anxious and controlling parents in American history. Successful camps have strategies in place for...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/top-training-techniques-fast-effective-ways-increase-staff-learning

The number one best-selling author in camp training has packed this session with terrific activities and training methods that are easy to use and can be plugged into your existing training right...