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https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/convenient-truth-how-our-past-can-save-future
A Convenient Truth: How Our Past Can Save the FutureWhat an opportunity! Camps began in the late 1800s as a way to connect kids with nature. The first camps introduced boys to hiking, fishing, and adventure in the wilderness. Over the years "camp" has...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/embracing-larger-culture
Embracing the Larger CultureAt all levels of camp, people of color are dramatically underrepresented: in ownership, directorship, staffing, and as campers. This circumstance is unacceptable, especially because, within a...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/communication-property
Communication from Off-PropertyRisk management decisions are made days, weeks, and months in advance. This adage is especially true when making communication plans for when your campers leave camp property. Reliable communication...
https://www.acacamps.org/about/leadership/board-directors
Board of DirectorsACA is led by a volunteer Board of Directors responsible for hiring the chief executive and guiding the association’s strategic direction. The Board ensures ACA delivers meaningful outcomes for its...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/his-story-her-story-our-story-100-years-american-camp-association
His Story, Her Story, Our Story: 100 Years of the American Camp AssociationMany summers ago, as a young cabin counselor with new campers and programming to do, the last thing on my mind was the history of organized camping. I had places to go and people to see — and besides...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/staffing-issues-quality-camp-program
Staffing Issues for a Quality Camp ProgramThe Issue here are many areas of staffing important to the running of a quality camp program. Camps, for example, must be sensitive to the variety of state and federal laws that outline...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/enhancing-summer-learning-power-data-driven-educational-activities-camp
Enhancing Summer Learning: The Power of Data-Driven Educational Activities at CampDiscover how summer camps can become dynamic learning hubs with data-driven educational activities. This post explores innovative strategies to reduce summer learning loss and enrich the camp...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-ohio-camp-conference
ACA, Ohio Camp ConferencePlease join us for the 2026 Ohio Camp Conference! The Ohio Camp Conference, located at the Ohio 4-H Center at Ohio State University, is a one-day event for camp professionals....
https://www.acacamps.org/membership/benefits
Benefits of MembershipACA members come together to engage, educate, and empower each other. Participating in online courses, webinars, and face-to-face, local, regional, and national educational events supports your...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/friends-foes-figure-it-out-creating-positive-relationship-your-co-c
Friends, Foes, Figure It Out: Creating a Positive Relationship with Your Co-CBuild a strong, positive co-counselor relationship at summer camp with practical tips on communication, planning, and teamwork to ensure a successful season for staff and campers alike.