https://www.acacamps.org/research/special-projects/leadership-pathways-project

This three-year grant program is designed to foster evidence-informed planning, testing, and improving initiatives to increase access to and engagement in counselor-in-training (CIT) programs and...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/university-utah-aca-awarded-400000-grant-study-summer-camp-leadership-training

MARTINSVILLE, IN – The American Camp Association (ACA) and the Parks, Recreation, and Tourism program of the University of Utah have received a $400,000 grant to identify factors within structured...

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

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

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

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

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/news/press-release/american-camp-association-announces-president-ceo-transition

ACA celebrates Tom Rosenberg’s transformational leadership over the past eight years.

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/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/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/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...