https://www.acacamps.org/about/pioneers-of-camping

The Pioneers of Camping Club offers special recognition for ACA members with at least thirty years of professional camp experience and for camps that have been in operation for at least thirty years...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-january-16-2024-advocacy-through-understanding-indigenous-appropriation-assessment

In this issue: an interview with Maulian Dana Bryant, one of the keynote speakers for the upcoming 2024 ACA National Conference, as well as Indigenous Appropriation Assessment tool....

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/indigenous-appropriation-assessment-tool

This assessment tool — developed by Maine Summer Camps (MSC) — is intended to help camps examine their ethos with an openness to experiencing the camp’s symbols and practices from other perspectives...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-january-9-2024-business-camp-managing-staff-new-era-camp

In this issue: virtual Business of Camp in February, new Project Real Job blog on managing staff, camp advocacy call reminder, NASA webinar, and more....

https://www.acacamps.org/camp-kindness-day/backpack

A special day of fun-themed activities celebrating the value and impact of Kindness at Camp! To support your camp’s involvement in...

https://www.acacamps.org/campkindnessday

On July 15, 2026, the camp community will be able to participate in Camp Kindness Day – an event highlighting the practice of intentional kindness that happens every day at American camps.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/managing-staff-new-era-summer-camp

Survivor, the long-running CBS reality show, has captivated audiences for 45 seasons — but like with so many other forms of entertainment, the COVID-19 pandemic brought the series to a halt for 17...

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/about/strategic-plan

Mission: Empowering camps to create quality experiences Vision: Building a world of belonging and growth

https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/2024-aca-national-award-recipients-announced

The American Camp Association® (ACA) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 National Awards. The award winners will be recognized at ACA’s National Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana,...