https://www.acacamps.org/news/news/aca-ymca-announce-new-partnership

This past fall, the YMCA of the USA and American Camp Association entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will drive our collaborative work. We are excited about this agreement and what...

https://www.acacamps.org/press-room/in-the-news

Every day, camps across the nation are creating positive changes in the lives of children. Find out what the media is saying about the American Camp Association and ACA-accredited camps. Articles...

https://www.acacamps.org/press-room/camp-trends/year-round-camps

While still a debate in many communities, according to the National Center for Education Statistics,...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/great-things-have-small-beginnings

In 1861, Frederick W. Gunn and his wife, Abigail, took their students on a two-week summer camping trip. The very popular program was repeated for the next several years — a small thing that is...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/aca-standards-arent-important

UNTIL: A parent tells me they assumed “someone” was monitoring the camp. The media calls and asks what set of best practices/standards my camp follows. I am faced with a difficult...

https://www.acacamps.org/kindred-groups/association-independent-camps

Independent camps have been leaders in the camp industry since the inception of that great American tradition — the camp experience. Since 1954, the private camp committee, under the chairmanship of...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/acas-best-resources-girl-scout-councils

Did You Know? The American Camp Association (ACA) has an array of products and services that can support the development of your local volunteers running outdoor programs to your CEOs. In...

https://www.acacamps.org/my-visits-v-2019

Features The following functions are available for use through the “My Visits” site: Ability to convey your availability as a visitor to your local office...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/being-mentor

Two of my professional mentors recently passed away after horrific battles with cancer. Their funerals gave me pause to reflect on the deeply profound impact they each had on who I am today, both...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/criminal-background-checks-issues-resources-camps

ACA believes that camps should utilize multifaceted screening and hiring programs and support practices appropriate to the clientele, staffing, supervision, and program consideration of each camp.