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https://www.acacamps.org/wisconsin
ACA, WisconsinThe Wisconsin local field office of ACA is a resource for Wisconsin-based ACA member camps to gain and exchange information about staff training, job postings, education and research while promoting...
https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/american-camp-association-names-henry-dehart-chief-operating-officer
American Camp Association Names Henry DeHart Chief Operating OfficerMartinsville, IN — The American Camp Association® (ACA) announced today that Henry DeHart has been named chief operating officer of ACA, effective September 10, 2018. ...
https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/sumitomo-mitsui-banking-corporation-smbc-global-foundation-supports-aca-grants-strengthen-camp
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) Global Foundation Supports ACA with Grants to Strengthen Camp-School PartnershipsThe American Camp Association announces a $500,000 grant initiative funded by the SMBC Global Foundation to expand camp-school partnerships and increase access to high-quality camp experiences for...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/aca-standards-crisis-planning
ACA Standards and Crisis PlanningACA accreditation standards have always provided guidance in identifying steps critical to crisis planning. The events of 9/11 may have generated new concerns that need to be added to camps’ plans...
https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-july-30-2024-new-summer-all-act
ACA Now - July 30, 2024: New Summer for All ActIn this issue: New legislation introduced to fund summer experiences for more children Camping for a healthier climate article Upcoming accreditation process webinar...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/core-competency-toolkits
Core Competency ToolkitsACA’s professional development tools, courses, and materials are built around 13 core competencies essential for adults working with children and youth.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/memoriam-chuck-ackenbom-john-howe
In Memoriam: Chuck Ackenbom and John HoweThe American Camp Association (ACA) would like to acknowledge and honor two past presidents of the ACA Board of Directors who passed away in November. Charles “Chuck” Ackenbom...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/succession-planning-raising-next-generation-leaders
Succession Planning: Raising Up the Next Generation of LeadersWhat will this industry look like in twenty years? That depends on us. That's right; don't look over your shoulder to see who else is going to step up. As leaders of youth, we know that we shape the...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/how-do-i-choose-right-camp-my-child
How Do I Choose the Right Camp for My Child?Many parents are starting the search for their child’s perfect summer camp experience NOW. With over 2,400 ACA-accredited camps nationwide, parents have many options. Along with choices...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/adult-camp-groups-your-camp-look-you-leap
Adult Camp Groups at Your Camp: Look Before You LeapI. Introduction The offering of an all-adult camp in a traditional youth camp setting is a relatively new, and potentially lucrative trend for off-season use of a camp. Adult campers are not a new...