https://www.acacamps.org/blog/compensating-camp-staff-2024-key-wage-issues-consider-setting-your-pay-policies

This article provides an update on the new "white collar" rule and discusses key issues regarding the compensation of camp staff, with a particular focus on the nuances of the 13(a)(3) "seasonal"...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/fundraising-camps

ACA Fundraising Toolkit Fundraising Resources Fundraising for Nonprofit Camps in Uncertain...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/designing-your-programs-best-enhance-camp-experience

Top Tips for Camps Intentionally select program activities that provide one or more of the youth-development supports (supportive relationships, safety, youth involvement, skill building)....

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/certificate-course/camp-director-certificate

The 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/method-madness-magic-making-camps-memorable

Learn practical operations strategies for youth camps, from precamp planning to staff training and safety systems that support smooth, memorable camper experiences.

https://www.acacamps.org/research/continuous-improvement/camp-program-quality

Program quality refers to the ways camp staff practices, activities, and program climate foster youth development consistently over time.

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/medical-disability-camps-kindred-conversations

Join us bimonthly for conversation and sharing.  April 9, 2026 - 3:00 p.m. eastern -...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/how-write-parent-handbook-summer-camps

Learn how to write a comprehensive parent handbook for summer camps, including safety policies, forms, schedules, communication, and more.

https://www.acacamps.org/book/basic-camp-management

Armand and Beverly Ball Basic Camp Management: An Introduction to Camp Administration (Ninth Edition) is a comprehensive guide to camp administration for camp administrators, recreation...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/degrees-change-professional-development-camp-staff-using-computer

Professional 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...