https://www.acacamps.org/conference/attend/volunteer

The 2025 ACA National Conference volunteer site is now open!

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/character-evaluation-findings-acas-character-camp-landscape-scan

This blog describes the findings about how camps evaluate their character-focused work, including lessons learned from evaluating character-focused work and external resources from ACA’s Character at...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/understanding-federal-funding-pause-what-camp-professionals-need-know

The White House recently issued a directive to temporarily halt certain federal grants and loans, and the status of some federally funded initiatives remains unclear. This blog outlines steps for...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-january-28-2025-annual-impact-report

In this issue: 2024 Annual Impact Report...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/camp-booking-pricing-trends-know-2025

The Sawyer team analyzed data from 10.9 million camp and activity bookings processed in 2024 to determine important trends that can help you make decisions as you publish your camp listings, set...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/inclusive-outdoor-programs-benefit-youth

Inclusion for persons with disabilities is rapidly occurring in all areas of living - school, work, and recreation. However, until recently, not much was known about inclusionary practices and their...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/camp-all-special-place-special-people

"Dear Mom and Dad, I’m having a great time at camp," writes twelve-year-old Michael. "Today, I rode a horse for the first time. I thought it would be scary, but it was loads of fun. Tonight I’m going...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/passing-torch-crafting-your-camps-legacy-through-succession-planning

The COVID-19 pandemic elevated the need for organizations to be prepared for any crisis, which includes having a basic emergency succession plan in place. Yet only 23% of organizations have any...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/marketing-outreach-findings-acas-character-camp-landscape-scan

As we continue to roll out many exciting parts of the Character at Camp Initiative, it’s a great time to share results from our recent landscape scan. (If you haven’t already, be sure to check out...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/cracking-generation-z-code-recruit-train-support-inspire

Gen Z – those born between 1995 and 2011 – are shaping the future of our workforce. With their growing presence among mainline staff and older camper populations, it's clear they bring a unique...