https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/bipoc-affinity-group-conversations
BIPOC Affinity Group ConversationsThe BIPOC Affinity Group is a safe and inclusive space dedicated to fostering community and centering BIPOC camp professionals. This virtual space is designed for those who identify as Black,...
https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/sumitomo-mitsui-banking-corporation-smbc-global-foundation-supports-aca-grants-strengthen-camp
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) Global Foundation Supports ACA with Grants to Strengthen Camp-School PartnershipsThe American Camp Association announces a $500,000 grant initiative funded by the SMBC Global Foundation to expand camp-school partnerships and increase access to high-quality camp experiences for...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/celebrating-indigenous-peoples-heritage-month
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Heritage MonthIn honor and acknowledgment of Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month, this blog post discusses the work of ACA's Indigenous Peoples Task Force. For the month of November, we are also offering...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/inclusion-belonging/race-ethnicity
Race and EthnicityAcknowledging and affirming racial and ethnic diversity enriches the camp experience for everyone.
https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/new-poll-reveals-30-million-youth-summer-opportunities-cost-remains-major-barrier
New Poll Reveals 30 Million Youth in Summer Opportunities, But Cost Remains a Major BarrierNew legislation, Summer for All Act, aims to bridge the summer learning equity gap.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/building-successful-camp-school-partnerships
Building Successful Camp-School PartnershipsA multi-part study on camp-school partnerships that explores their impact and outlines recommendations for successful collaborations nationwide.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/milwaukee-schools-camps-increase-access-students-through-partnership
Milwaukee Schools and Camps Increase Access for Students through PartnershipIn 2023, 163 Milwaukee Public Schools students were able to attend camp at no cost thanks to federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds.
https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/mo-ranched-named-recipient-2023-nsla-new-york-life-foundations-excellence-summer-learning-award
Mo-Ranched Named Recipient of 2023 NSLA New York Life Foundation's Excellence in Summer Learning AwardMARTINSVILLE, IN — (January 18, 2024) — The National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) recently named Mo-Ranch Summer Camp as the recipient of the 2023 NSLA New York Life Foundation...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/indigenous-appropriation-assessment-tool
Indigenous Appropriation Assessment ToolThis assessment tool — developed by Maine Summer Camps (MSC) — is intended to help camps examine their ethos with an openness to experiencing the camp’s symbols and practices from other perspectives...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/program-outcomes-quality-common-theme-impact-funding
Program Outcomes and Quality: A Common Theme for Impact and FundingCamp Twin Lakes (CTL) serves campers who have medical illnesses, disabilities, and other adverse childhood experiences at three year-round camp locations in Georgia. CTL operates as a...