https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/online-course/intentional-camp-four-clear-steps-building-character

Learn how to build confidence, kindness, respect, and other lifelong traits through every part of your camp program. In this free, on-demand video for ACA members, internationally acclaimed camp...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/campfires-clicks-online-safety-campers-starts-here

Protecting young people today means thinking beyond the physical spaces we create—it means showing up in the digital world, too. As more youth connect virtually, so do the risks of grooming,...

https://www.acacamps.org/research/help-camp-research/aca-research-forum

The 2026 Camp Research Forum will be held in conjunction with the American Camp Association National Conference, February 17-20, in San Diego, CA.

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-virginias-fall-networking-roundtable

REGISTRATION COMING SOON! This networking event will take place at Triple C Camp on September 30 from 9:00-3:30. This is a great opportunity to decompress after camp and get answers in preparation...

https://www.acacamps.org/conference/speakers/session-proposal-instructions

Step one is logging into your ACA account with your login (typically your email address or member/customer number) and password. ACA members and previous customers will have an existing account in...

https://www.acacamps.org/conference/speakers/call-for-proposals

Submissions Accepted through Tuesday, September 16, 2025. All submitters will receive email notification of the program team's decision regarding their proposal(s) in late...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources

ACA provides an abundance of resources, tools, books, podcasts, and articles to help you prepare and plan for your camp season. Below are a number of go-to resources to help with staff...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-april-29-2025-navigating-immigration-enforcement-operations-exchange-visitor-visas

In this issue: Navigating Immigration Enforcement Operations and Exchange Visitor Visas This Summer New Project Real Job blog Podcast about therapy dogs at summer camp Blog on a counselor...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/seat-fire

The latest blog post in support of Project Real Job discusses how being intentional about each staff member's role helps everyone support each other's needs and highlights the strength of each person...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/build-bunk-workshop-your-guide-creating-thriving-cabin-community

Discover how the Build-A-Bunk workshop helps camp counselors create a supportive, fun, and inclusive cabin environment through hands-on collaboration, meaningful traditions, and camper-focused design...