https://www.acacamps.org/resources/diversity-equity-inclusion/mental-emotional-social-health

Focusing on the mental, emotional, and social health (MESH) of campers and staff reflects a holistic understanding of well-being.

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/about/volunteers

Thank you to the thousands of volunteers who make the American Camp Association possible! Without the generosity of spirit, time, and resources of these people, we could not achieve our goals to...

https://www.acacamps.org/research/special-projects/character-camp-initiative

ACA’s Character at Camp Initiative is a six-year effort to expand, strengthen, and celebrate character development at camp. Funded in 2023 by Lilly Endowment, Inc., the initiative includes the...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning

ACA on demand courses, certificates, and online trainings equip camp and youth program professionals with the knowledge and skills to deliver safe, high quality, and inclusive experiences that build...

https://www.acacamps.org/about/get-involved/volunteer-aca

Thank you to the thousands of volunteers who make the American Camp Association possible!

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/celebrating-indigenous-peoples-heritage-month

In honor and acknowledgment of Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month, this blog post discusses the work of ACA's Indigenous Peoples Task Force. For the month of November, we are also offering...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/character-camp-grant-program-what-you-need-know-wave-2

Join us as we provide important updates and relevant information ahead of Wave 2 of the Character at Camp Grant Program. We will go over the Wave 2 application timeline and process, and we will share...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/american-camp-association-receives-400000-grant-strengthen-disaster-preparedness-response-camp

Investment will support vulnerable camps through accreditation access and nationwide climate-preparedness training.

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

The American Camp Association® (ACA) is launching Strengthen Disaster Preparedness and Response at Camp, a national initiative designed to help camps strengthen their ability to prepare for and...