https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/behavior-management-works-effective-strategies-campers-special-needs

Managing youth behavior is a challenge for many youth program providers and a significant source of stress for directors and staff who are not prepared. This webinar provides specific strategies for...

https://www.acacamps.org/northwest

ACA Northwest is a newly established field office created through the merger of ACA, Evergreen and ACA, Oregon Trail. It encompasses camps and camp professionals from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon,...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/opals-walk-freedom-nationwide-camp-initiative

Join camps nationwide on June 19, 2025, for Opal’s Walk for Freedom — honoring Juneteenth through education, community, and youth engagement. Celebrate freedom, resilience, and unity with this...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/news/j-1-visa-appointment-pause-update

A leaked State Department message reported by Politico last week revealed there would be a temporary pause on new student visa interviews while the administration considered expanding social media...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/camp-counselor-appreciation-day

Join in celebrating the heroes of millions of kids across the world—camp counselors—on Monday, July 14, for the Third Annual Camp Counselor Appreciation Day! Established by the Sunrise...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/marketplace/product-spotlight/experience-thrill-archery-safely-anywhere

Marky Sparky’s Faux Bow Archery Program brings the excitement and benefits of real archery to campers of all ages — with a safe twist. Our bows use the same mechanics as traditional recurve bows...

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/crisis-communications-tool-kit

Unfortunately, a crisis can occur at anytime and can affect any camp at any location. It is for that reason that you should prepare for a crisis before it happens.

https://www.acacamps.org/resources/extreme-heat-preventing-identifying-heat-related-illness

In extreme temperatures and humidity, it is important to train staff on the dangers of heat-related illnesses, signs of heat-related illnesses, and appropriate preventative measures.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/aca-camp-crisis-hotline-annual-review-2024

Case studies and lessons learned from the ACA Crisis Hotline.

https://www.acacamps.org/about/inclusion-belong-camp

At the American Camp Association, we believe inclusion and belonging are at the heart of a thriving camp experience.