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https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/certificate-course/camp-director-certificate
Camp Director CertificateThe camp director course is structured to provide the basics for directors with fewer than six years of experience or for seasoned program directors and...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/how-write-parent-handbook-summer-camps
How to Write a Parent Handbook for Summer CampsLearn how to write a comprehensive parent handbook for summer camps, including safety policies, forms, schedules, communication, and more.
https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/accreditation-academy/site-visit-expectations
On-Site Visit ExpectationsTips and tricks to prepare you and your camp community for the day of the visit.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/fundraising-camps
Fundraising for CampsACA Fundraising Toolkit Fundraising Resources Fundraising for Nonprofit Camps in Uncertain...
https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/volunteers/visit-assignment-tools-resources
Visit Assignment Tools & ResourcesHere is information, tools, and resources to help best prepare yourself for any assigned accreditation visits.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/degrees-change-professional-development-camp-staff-using-computer
Degrees of Change: Professional Development for Camp Staff Using a ComputerProfessional development isn't just for counselors. Your camp's office team needs training in spreadsheets, databases, file organization, and marketing tools — because the behind-the-scenes work...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/high-quality-cit-programs-key-solving-camp-staffing-challenges
High-Quality CIT Programs: A Key to Solving Camp Staffing ChallengesWhen designed with intention, counselor-in-training programs can be one of the most effective tools for ensuring camps have strong and prepared summer camp staff.
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/adventure-challenge-program-resources
Adventure/Challenge Program ResourcesThe following organizations provide training and certification for challenge/adventure course supervisors and staff.
https://www.acacamps.org/accreditation/overview/standards-glance
Standards at a GlanceFor an overview of the structure and categories of the ACA Accreditation Standards (2025 edition), refer to Standards at a Glance published by the American Camp Association. The full text of...
https://www.acacamps.org/book/basic-camp-management
Basic Camp ManagementArmand and Beverly Ball Basic Camp Management: An Introduction to Camp Administration (Ninth Edition) is a comprehensive guide to camp administration for camp administrators, recreation...