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/resources/inclusion-belonging/accessibility

The work to make camps accessible includes recognizing and valuing every individual’s ability to participate fully in camp life.

https://www.acacamps.org/research/special-projects/camp-school-partnerships-project

The Camp-School Partnerships Project, currently funded by the SMBC Global Foundation, is a regranting initiative that gifts one- to two-year grants to nonprofit camps to build their capacity to...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-wisconsin-epic-conversation-december

Hiring & Staffing Description: Hiring seasonal staff is one of the most critical—and complex—tasks for camp professionals. In this month’s discussion, we will explore best...

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

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

https://www.acacamps.org/research/camp-research/business-operations

Analyze camp industry trends through summaries of our annual business operations reports. We commission three reports on a rotating basis; the most recent findings are available in day, overnight,...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/camp-includes-me-conversations

How can camps serve more campers—and do it well? That’s the question we’ll explore during our November conversation on adaptive programming. Our panel of...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/leadership-skill-you-never-knew-you-needed-managing-decision-fatigue

It’s 9:42 a.m. and you’ve already made at least 17 decisions — all before double-digit o’clock! You weighed in on a staff discussion about how to handle a homesick camper, you figured out how to...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/magazine/2025-november-december-camping-magazine

This issue focuses on leadership development, featuring articles on topics such as strategic planning, belonging, managing decision fatigue, building and practicing a crisis plan, and more.

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.