Camps on Campus
Camps on Campus is a group of unique professionals who are connected to running or operating camp programs on college and university campuses.
Volunteer for the ACA Camps on Campus Preconference Planning Committee
We are looking for volunteers to serve on the Camps on Campus Preconference Planning Committee in preparation for the 2024 American Camps Association (ACA) Conference February 6-9, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The Camps on Campus kindred group of ACA is a unique group of camps and professionals who run and operate youth programs on college and university campuses and K-12 independent school auxiliary programs.
The Pre-Conference Planning Committee meets bi-weekly throughout September-December to create a comprehensive plan including goals and desired outcomes. The committee will send out a call for proposals for speakers, review proposals, and set the agenda for the 2 day preconference. Committee members may also be involved in day-of coordination at the event.
To indicate your interest in joining the planning committee please fill out this Google form by the end of the day September 15.
2022–2025 Indiana Youth Programs on Campus
Through this initiative, the Endowment allocated a total of $28.8 million for planning grants and program implementation grants in Phase I (2022-2025).
As part of IYPC, the Endowment has provided funding to the American Camp Association to offer specialized resources, training and technical assistance, networking and community connection opportunities, consultation, and other support customized for the 35 colleges and universities that have chosen to participate in IYPC.
Through this initiative, IYPC colleges and universities will have access to the national Camps on Campus kindred group through ACA. This community is a unique group of camps and professionals who run and operate youth programs on college and university campuses. All Indiana colleges and universities will have access to ACA tools that will help them provide safe, fun, engaging, and high-quality youth programs on their campuses. Details about each university’s camp can be found below.
Camps on Campus
If you are interested in connecting with peers, sharing ideas, educating yourself and your institutions, and improving risk management, health and safety, staff training, and quality of youth programs on your campus – this group is for you.
- New to ACA? This is a great place to begin building your network and become connected to others like yourself.
- Been around ACA for a while? Your peers in higher education, K-12, and traditional camps need you to bring your knowledge of this unique setting to the conversation.
Join us for an upcoming virtual conversation! Learn more and register:
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/camps-campus-virtual-co…
