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/character-camp/grant-program

Apply for ACA's Character at Camp Grant — funding for day and overnight camps to build or grow character development programs. Wave 2 closes October 1, 2026.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/safety-camp-resources

The American Camp Association (ACA) believes that the physical and emotional safety of campers and staff are of paramount importance in the delivery of any camp experience.  This curated...

https://www.acacamps.org/membership/join-renew

Find information about joining and renewing here.

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/resources/camp-crisis-hotline

The Hotline serves as a resource for camps in crisis and provides callers the opportunity to talk through their crisis with a trained third-party.

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/camp-risk-management-essentials-package

No camp is immune to risk — but every camp can be prepared. If you’re responsible for campers, staff, or programs in any capacity, this bundled...

https://www.acacamps.org/membership/camps/camps-seeking-accreditation

ACA camp accreditation is the only nationally recognized peer-review process for camps in the U.S. ACA standards focus on health, safety, and risk management practices. Learn more and apply!

https://www.acacamps.org/membership/benefits

ACA members come together to engage, educate, and empower each other. Participating in online courses, webinars, and face-to-face, local, regional, and national educational events supports your...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/aca-camp-crisis-hotline-annual-review-2025

Each year, ACA tracks the themes and lessons from confidential calls received by the Camp Crisis Hotline. Check out these important insights from crisis trends over the last five years and helpful...