https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/embracing-differences-forging-intentionally-inclusive-diverse-communities

“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” –James Baldwin Here’s the truth: we were all raised differently — even those of us who share similar...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/would-you-recognize-cultural-appropriation

When I was in kindergarten, we learned about contact between American settlers and Native Americans. As part of that project, we all created feathered headbands and smocks out of big paper bags. We...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/american-camp-association-receives-45-million-grant-lilly-endowment-strengthen-character-development-programs

Martinsville, IN (February 1, 2024) – The American Camp Association® (ACA) is honored to announce that Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded ACA a $45,535,623 grant to support the...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-cascadia-camp-conference

Please join us for the Cascadia Camp Conference!  Highlights include two keynotes, dynamic and relevant breakout sessions, and time to network with fellow camp professionals.  Enjoy a time...

https://www.acacamps.org/news/newsletter/aca-now-may-7-2024-seven-keys-making-magic-camp-summer

In this issue: Camping Magazine article offering tips on how to stay grounded so you can thrive while working at camp this summer, online staff training certificates, group purchasing benefit, and...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/maximizing-personal-professional-value-working-camp-summer

You’ve made an amazing choice to work at camp. You already know many of the reasons why your choice is amazing: the friends, the fun, the difference you’ll make in the lives of your campers. And I...

https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/mental-martial-art-readiness

You could be working an hourly job at some retail store or restaurant or engaging in free labor in an office internship. But let’s face it, most likely no one will remember the person who sold...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/taking-steps-away-native-cultural-appropriation-interview-andrew-corley

In this interview, ACA speaks with Andrew Corley, CEO of the YMCA of the Seven Council Fires. In May 2022, YMCA of the Seven Council Fires adopted its new name (formerly Sioux YMCA) as part of their...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-heart-south-fall-gathering

Save the date for the Heart of the South Fall Gathering at Alabama 4-H Center. Don't miss out on this two-day event of top-notch professional development and networking. A variety of educational...

https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/aca-southern-california-hawaii-2024-hawaii-camp-leadership-day

Please join us for the ACA Southern California Hawaii-2024 Hawaii Camp Leadership Day at The Cathedral of St. Andrew in Honolulu, Hawaii.  This not-to-miss event features first-rate professional...