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/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/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-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/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.
https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/american-camp-association-announces-partnership-trellis-press-llc-expand-its-publishing-program
American Camp Association Announces Partnership with Trellis Press, LLC to Expand Its Publishing ProgramThe American Camp Association (ACA) partners with Trellis Press to expand its publishing program, offering enhanced professional resources for the camp industry.
https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/pony-barnes-foundation-invests-power-camp-685000-grant
Pony Barnes Foundation Invests in the Power of Camp with $685,000 GrantFunding honors the legacy of Dr. Virginia "Pony" Barnes by supporting equitable, life-changing opportunities for youth through camp.