https://www.acacamps.org/northwest/leaders

ACA, Northwest is administered by a Local Council of Leaders who, working with staff, coordinates education events, administers the accreditation program, offers member support and provides...

https://www.acacamps.org/about/leadership/henry-dehart-ceo-biography

Henry DeHart became the CEO in September 2025.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/how-american-camp-association-has-evolved-through-certain-crisis

Crises are not new to camps or to the camp movement. Two world wars, the Great Depression of the early 1930s, and a polio epidemic all tested the viability of camps and their camp association. Each...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/parents/long-lasting-benefits-camp

Camp has become a part of the fabric of America — conjuring special memories of hiking, swimming, friendships, and adventure for generations. When children go to camp, they’ll likely come home...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/milwaukee-schools-camps-increase-access-students-through-partnership

In 2023, 163 Milwaukee Public Schools students were able to attend camp at no cost thanks to federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds. 

https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/ropes-courses-climbing-towers-construction-operation

When incorporating a ropes course or climbing wall into your program, it is important that you use the same due diligence in regards to risk management that you would for other program areas such as...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/global-collaboration-creates-playbook-support-character-leadership-development-youth-disabilities

Learn how ACA’s global CIT initiative helps youth with disabilities and illnesses build character and leadership through medical specialty camp programs.

https://www.acacamps.org/article/newsletter/volunteer-voices-interview-shanelle-rauh-dave-thoensen

I recently had the chance to speak with Shanelle Rauh and Dave Thoensen, who are the co-chairs of this year’s National Conference committee. Bekah Carmichael: Thanks for taking...

https://www.acacamps.org/norcal/leaders

ACA, Northern California is administered by a Local Council of Leaders who, working with staff, coordinates education events, administers the accreditation program, offers...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/american-camp-association-white-house-recognize-innovative-new-hampshire-program-benefits-camps

Extensive research has established that children can't begin to learn until their emotional needs are addressed — and camp is part of the solution. To make the benefits of camp more accessible to...