https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/five-tips-dealing-disgruntled-camp-parents

“I need to speak with the camp director right now.” These are some of the most universally dreaded words for camp professionals. Over my past 37 years as a camp owner/director, dealing with...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/black-lives-matter

A message from ACA's Board Chair and President/CEO.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/sponsored/dont-become-ladder-casualty

We’ve all heard the term "Jack/Jane of all trades." Many camp professionals have likely even worn that title as a badge of honor. Versatility and a varied skill set can mean success when leading or...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/news/2022-aca-national-award-recipients-announced

The American Camp Association is proud to honor those who lead the way — in exemplary leadership, in service, and in passionate commitment to the value of the camp experience.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/communicable-diseases-infestations-tips-camps

Every year, some of the most common calls received on the ACA Camp Crisis Hotline pertain to communicable diseases and insect infestations.  The potential for the spread of communicable diseases...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/state-laws-regulations/state-regulations-oregon

Date Revised: 8/29/2022

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/market-your-camp

ACA has new resources to help camps with their own marketing efforts. You will find information that explains the value of camp, and the importance of accreditation that you can add to your own...

https://www.acacamps.org/press-room/in-the-news

Every day, camps across the nation are creating positive changes in the lives of children. Find out what the media is saying about the American Camp Association and ACA-accredited camps. Articles...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/new-camp-school-partnership-provides-children-summer-camp-opportunity

Summer Program Will Help Students from Underresourced Communities Recover Emotionally from COVID-19 & Prevent Summer Slide

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/sesame-fastest-growing-allergy-threat

Fifteen-year-old Natasha Ednan-Laperouse and her father were flying from London to France on a British Airways jet in July of 2016. Natasha was eating a baguette purchased before boarding from the...