https://www.acacamps.org/research/grants-innovative-special-projects

With the support of grant funding, ACA’s Research Team is busy testing innovative ideas, tools, and systems in the camp field, ranging from program quality to camp-school partnerships, to camper and...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/camps-climate-how-maps-can-help-visualize-changing-future

New interactive climate maps help camp professionals visualize how extreme heat and rainfall will affect their region — and their programs — in the years ahead.

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/resources/severe-weather-season-year-round-preparing-your-camp

Severe weather can occur during any time of the year. Hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, wild fires, floods, etc. are in the news throughout the year.  In preparation, the American Camp...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/camp-safety-preparedness-protecting-americas-youth

Through a Capitol Hill briefing on camp safety and preparedness, ACA announced a new collaboration with First Street to help camps strengthen emergency preparedness and resilience through access to...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-spring-leadership-conference

Join us in Palm Springs for the Spring Leadership Conference! Spring Leadership Conference (SLC) is known for excellent professional development, unrivaled social events, and an...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/how-camp-advocacy-happens-every-level

This is a team sport.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/how-lead-broken-times-why-youre-readier-you-think

So, you’ve decided to work at camp this summer? First of all, thank you. We need people just like you. Whatever brought you to this place — a love of kids, a return to a place that shaped you, or a...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-great-rivers-aca-st-louis-camp-community-epic-call

Open to everyone including EPIC (Emerging Professional in Camping) Last Minute Staff Hiring: A Virtual Roundtable Discussion on How to Hire Summer Camp Staff in Springtime Are you having...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/powerful-programming-how-build-great-character-qualities-outstanding-program-planning-leadership

Join bestselling author and educator Michael Brandwein for a practical, high-impact virtual session focused on building character through intentional program design and leadership. Packed with ready-...