https://www.acacamps.org/blog/social-security-application-process-camps-j-1-camp-counselors
Social Security Application Process For Camps with J-1 Camp CounselorsApplying for a Social Security number is an important required step for international camp staff.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/tools-help-domestic-staff-interact-respectfully-intentionally-international-staff
Tools to Help Domestic Staff Interact Respectfully and Intentionally with International StaffThese tools and approaches will help to encourage, equip, and entice American summer camp staff to engage curiously, respectfully, and intentionally with their international peers.
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/crafting-your-camps-legacy-through-succession-planning
Crafting Your Camp's Legacy Through Succession PlanningIn today’s unpredictable world, having a succession plan is more important than ever for long-term success. In this on-demand webinar, you’ll learn how to build a seamless succession plan for your...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/school-comes-camp-new-era-funding-camp-school-partnerships-three-part
School Comes to Camp: A New Era in Funding Camp/School PartnershipsThink camp! Think academics surrounded with the enrichment experiences camps traditionally provide. Add in the social emotional learning skills camps reinforce. The result is a community...
https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/aca-announces-collaboration-generac-support-camp-emergency-preparedness
ACA Announces Collaboration with Generac to Support Camp Emergency PreparednessNew collaboration helps camps access reliable backup power solutions to strengthen safety and resilience.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/high-support-high-expectations-welcoming-global-staff-intention
High Support, High Expectations: Welcoming Global Staff with IntentionStructure, language, and intentional hospitality set the foundation for stronger social bonds, smoother staff training, and a more cohesive camp culture.
https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/aca-celebrates-launch-bipartisan-congressional-camp-caucus
ACA Celebrates Launch of Bipartisan Congressional Camp CaucusRepresentatives Chris Pappas and Chuck Edwards File to Establish First-Ever Caucus Dedicated to the Camp Community.
https://www.acacamps.org/press-room/how-to-choose-camp/homesickness
How to Choose a Camp: HomesicknessHow to Prevent Helping with Homesickness What is it? Homesickness is, above all, a normal feeling. It is the natural result of separating from home and loved...
https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/aca-partners-safety-navigator-strengthen-safety-best-practices-camps
ACA Partners with The Safety Navigator to Strengthen Safety Best Practices for CampsMartinsville, Ind., Jan. 15, 2026 — The American Camp Association (ACA), the national accrediting body for camps in the United States and a trusted voice on camp safety,...
https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/american-camp-association-receives-400000-grant-strengthen-disaster-preparedness-response-camp
American Camp Association Receives $400,000 Grant to Strengthen Disaster Preparedness and Response at CampInvestment will support vulnerable camps through accreditation access and nationwide climate-preparedness training.