https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/convenient-truth-how-our-past-can-save-future

What 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

At 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

Risk 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

ACA 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

Many 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

  The 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

Discover 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

Please 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

ACA 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

Build 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.