https://www.acacamps.org/resources/state-advocacy-toolkit-camps-during-covid-19

States will again set parameters for when and how camps may operate in 2021. States set the large parameters for this response, but local decisions and implementation are the final steps. This calls...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/campcounts-2022-report

CampCounts 2022 is the latest iteration of ACA’s annual business and industry research survey, which aims to support camp professionals in their operational decision-making and to support ACA’s...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/engaging-investing-staff-campers-arrive

In support of Project Real Job, one camp shares what staff engagement techniques have worked for them.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/accreditation-standards-toolkits

ACA is committed to providing resources to assist in your accreditation visit planning and preparation. These written documentation planning tools that include tip sheets, charts, templates and...

https://www.acacamps.org/northland/volunteer-spotlight-jon-salmon-camp-true-friends

This month, ACA is proud to recognize Jon Salmon and Camp True Friends for our volunteer spotlight. Jon started his career in camping in 1999 as a summer staff member. He is originally from...

https://www.acacamps.org/michigan/public-policy

The ACA, Michigan Field Office monitors issues impacting the camp community in Michigan. 

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/addressing-elephant-camp-little-pay-creates-big-challenges

Amazing growth experiences for young adults entering the workforce should not come at the cost of competitive wages.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/should-you-offer-camp-staff-retention-bonus

A retention bonus is money offered to staff with the goal of giving them incentive to stick around.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/tips-managing-staffing-shortages-your-camp

Here are some tips and strategies to fine-tune recruitment approaches, manage existing needs, and un-tap available relief funding to keep your camp open and thrive.

https://www.acacamps.org/donate/government-relations-work

Like many industries, the US camp industry was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.  The American Camp Association (ACA) advocated at an unprecedented level during the pandemic to enact...