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https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/2024-aca-national-award-recipients-announced
2024 ACA National Award Recipients AnnouncedThe American Camp Association® (ACA) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 National Awards. The award winners will be recognized at ACA’s National Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana,...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/air-quality-camp-environment
Air Quality in the Camp EnvironmentSevere weather events and changing climate are contributing to many challenges for summer camps. The summer of 2023 presented new obstacles for traditional outdoor camp activities due to an onslaught...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/cyber-week-webinar-promotion
Cyber Week Webinar PromotionDiscounted webinar package and limited time deal on a recorded webinar.
https://www.acacamps.org/oregontrail/awards
Awards in ACA, Oregon TrailWe need you to help us recognize some of the amazing people and programs in Oregon Trail. We are currently seeking nominations for the Phyllis M. Ford Creative Programming Award, as well as the...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/crisis-it-really-can-happen-you-2021
Crisis — It Really Can Happen to You 2021The ACA Hotline is a year-round, twenty-four-hour-a-day service provided to any camp or individual who needs help in a crisis. Each year, ACA analyzes the hotline issues and provides case...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/survey-says-tech-camp-mixed-bag
Survey Says: Tech at Camp Is a Mixed BagIf you attended camp as a child prior to 2007, the likelihood is that your parent or guardian asked the camp director how much it cost and how long you would be away. Your parent(s) may have...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/fema-nonprofit-security-grant-program
The FEMA Nonprofit Security Grant ProgramIn 2023, an overnight camp in the Northeast received $150,000 to upgrade its security. These funds allowed the camp to replace fences, add a security exit gate, and install protective window coating...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/how-prepare-your-camp-wildfire-season
How to Prepare Your Camp for the Wildfire SeasonThe last few wildfire seasons have been more destructive than years' past. These tips can help you keep your summer camp safe during wildfire season.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/national-award-nominations-golden-lens-contest
National Award Nominations and Golden Lens ContestDeadlines are quickly approaching for both of these.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/criminal-background-checks-issues-resources-camps
Criminal Background Checks - Issues and Resources for CampsACA believes that camps should utilize multifaceted screening and hiring programs and support practices appropriate to the clientele, staffing, supervision, and program consideration of each camp.