https://www.acacamps.org/resources/summer-camp-therapeutic-tool-reducing-anxiety-youth

This study provides the first preliminary evidence that overnight summer camps—including those with and without specific treatments for anxiety, and youth with and without diagnosed behavioral and...

https://www.acacamps.org/research/our-research-innovation

The ACA research team supports and facilitates rigorous research in order to expand the value and visibility of the summer camp experience and provide research-informed resources for camps. ...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/green-camp-needs-assessment

When it comes to setting the standard for green buildings, the US Green Building Council (USGBC) is leading the way through its promotion of sustainability in the design, construction, and operations...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/key-takeaways-pulse-survey-summer-2022-trends-issues

The survey asked questions about enrollment and campers, camp staff, and budget and operations.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/staffing-compensation-benefits-report

Each year, the American Camp Association (ACA) surveys its members about specific areas of their camp operations and makes the results available so camps can benchmark their business practices.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/data-analytic-strategies-improve-your-camps-business-practices-pepper-model

MIT news writer Sara Brown’s recent article, “It’s Time to ‘Radically Escalate’ Your Commitment to Data,” calls on organizations to increase their commitment to developing a data analytics culture....

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/campcounts-2021-report

CampCounts 2021 is the latest iteration of ACA’s annual business and industry research survey, which aims to support camp professionals in their operational decision-making and to support ACA’s...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/considering-access-summer-camp-part-iv-helping-families-overcome-barriers-participation

Considering Access to Summer Camp is a four-part series that highlights recent research aimed at helping camp practitioners increase access to summer camp for all youth. The first article...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/learnings-gaps-identified-through-camp-program-quality-initiative

Here are some recent learnings and identified gaps related to the Camp Program Quality Initiative.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/key-takeaways-campcounts-2021-report

ACA's annual business survey, CampCounts, is back with new findings and trends from 2021!