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/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/about/leadership/board-directors

ACA is led by a volunteer Board of Directors responsible for hiring the chief executive and guiding the association’s strategic direction. The Board ensures ACA delivers meaningful outcomes for its...

https://www.acacamps.org/donate/american-camp-foundation

The American Camp Foundation (ACF) fuels the future of camp.

https://www.acacamps.org/news/news/aca-names-new-senior-vice-president-finance-senior-vice-president-communications

The American Camp Association (ACA) is thrilled to announce Bill Dawkins has been named senior vice president of finance and Maegan Edmondson has been named senior vice president of communications....

https://www.acacamps.org/about/leadership/aca-leadership-staff

ACA staff are committed to providing leadership, development, planning, and implementation of the association's strategic initiatives and resources to support camps and professionals in their efforts...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/walt-disney-company-american-camp-association-american-camp-foundation-partner-expand-access-summer-camp

Disney supports camperships and brings the spirit of Camp Rock 3 to ACA-accredited camps across the country.

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/northwest

ACA, Northwest is a newly established field office created through the merger of ACA, Evergreen and ACA, Oregon Trail. It encompasses camps and camp professionals from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon...

https://www.acacamps.org/about/partnerships/kindred-groups/emerging-professionals-camping-epic

EPIC is a welcoming peer community for individuals new to camp work, transitioning into year‑round roles, or stepping into camp leadership for the first time. EPIC offers access to professional...