Budget Planning

ACA Camp Business Operations Report

Thu, 02/01/2018 - 14:16

Access the most recent budget and finance data for camps.

Staffing, Compensation, and Benefits Report

Thu, 08/20/2015 - 08:09

Each year, the American Camp Association (ACA) surveys its members about specific areas of their camp operations and makes the results available so camps can benchmark their business practices.

2024–2027 Leadership Pathways Project

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 16:45

Phase 2 Awards Announced the Week of April 22!

The application window is now closed.

Up to 20 grant recipients will receive up to $18,000 per year for three years to support creating, improving, or expanding counselor-in-training or similar leadership development programs at camp. Grantees will work with a peer cohort to design, implement, and improve a counselor-in-training (CIT)-related initiative to increase access to camp leadership pathways for young people of diverse backgrounds, abilities, and identities.

All nonprofit camps and government agency organizations (i.e. parks & rec) that run camps were invited to apply during the application window that closed on April 11. They did not need to have a grant writer to submit, nor did the camp need to be ACA accredited. Applying to (or receiving) this grant does not disqualify camps from future grant opportunities through ACA.

The application deadline was April 11, 2024. Awards will be announced the week of April 22.

Previous Phase 1 Awarded Grantees

Check back in May 2024 for the announcement of our awarded grantees for 2024 Phase 2!

Here are the awarded grantees from Phase 1 (2021-2024)

Camp Common Ground
Big Sur Land Trust Youth Outdoor Programs
Tampa YMCA
Camp Blodgett
Aspire
Trail Blazers
Camp Santa Maria
Montgomery County Recreation
NatureBridge
YMCA of Greater Seattle
Camp Bovey
Camp Mendocino
Easterseals Colorado
4-H Primitive Pursuits
Sherwood Forest
Timber Pointe Outdoor Center
Camp Kaufmann
Camp Mokule’ia
Lexington Recreation and Community Programs
Acta Non Verba
PARI Summer Space Camps

This project is made possible through the generous support of Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies.

Template Resource Documents for Camp Operations

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 09:39

ACA is committed to providing resources to assist in your camp's operation. These resources include sample schedules, planning forms, charts of accounts, supply lists, and more. These samples should be reviewed and revised as appropriate for your camp or program.

Camps and the Transformation Economy

March 1, 2024

What do hibachi restaurants and summer camps have in common? Before I answer that, let me provide some context. Earlier this year, I dined at a hibachi restaurant for the first...

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CampCounts 2022 Report

Tue, 04/11/2023 - 12:02

CampCounts 2022 is the latest iteration of ACA’s annual business and industry research survey, which aims to support camp professionals in their operational decision-making and to support ACA’s advocacy efforts.

ACA Group Purchasing with Trinity/HPSI

Wed, 08/03/2022 - 13:00

Zero Cost / No Obligation Membership in Trinity/HPSI enables you to take advantage of the huge buying power of several thousand members across the United States. There is no obligation! You decide which vendor agreements are helpful and use them at your discretion. Participating ACA camps that are already using the Trinity/HPSI group purchasing program collectively save millions every year!

Foodservice is the largest purchase category for most camps and thus presents the largest potential savings opportunity. Choose from Trinity/HPSI agreements with Sysco, US Foods, Gordon Food Service, Shamrock Foods, Ben E. Keith, PFG/Reinhart, Martin Brothers, Feesers, SGC Foodservice, Upper Lakes, Cheney Brothers, Merchants Foodservice, Harbor Wholesale, and Cash-Wa Distributing. Most Trinity/HPSI members experience annual savings of 10% to 20%. For a complimentary analysis of your camp’s foodservice savings opportunity, contact Travis Claypool at 615-672-0229 or travis.claypool@trinity-usa.net.

Propane is the second most popular item in the Trinity/HPSI program. Many Trinity/HPSI members enjoy savings through the agreements with Ferrellgas and Suburban Propane.

As an ACA/Trinity/HPSI member, you will also be able to save on purchases from great companies like Lowe’s, Staples, Office Depot, John Deere, Pepsi, Sherwin-Williams, Leslie’s Pool Supplies, FedEx, T-Mobile, Ecolab, Network Services, Waxie, HD Pro Institutional, HD Supply, Direct Supply, Guest Supply, Grainger, The Original Mattress Factory, Farmer Brothers, Cushman/EZ-GO, NE Camp Discounter, R&W Rope and many more!

Join Trinity/HPSI Today and Save!

Download and print the Trinity/HPSI membership forms in Word (MS Word Membership Forms) or PDF (PDF Membership Forms).

Visit the Trinity/HPSI website, call 615-672-0229, or email travis.claypool@trinity-usa.net for more information. Join today! You have nothing to lose and great savings to gain!

Questions? Call Kim Fitzgerald at 765-349-3309.

Key Takeaways from the CampCounts 2021 Report

Mon, 03/07/2022 - 13:35

ACA's annual business survey, CampCounts, is back with new findings and trends from 2021!

CampCounts 2021 Report

Tue, 03/01/2022 - 10:33

CampCounts 2021 is the latest iteration of ACA’s annual business and industry research survey, which aims to support camp professionals in their operational decision-making and to support ACA’s advocacy efforts.

Aiding Your Economic Recovery – Reducing Food Costs in 2022 with ACA's GPO Partner, Trinity/HPSI

Thu, 12/02/2021 - 17:03

As camps are entering a phase of economic recovery, rising food costs are a significant consideration in 2022. This webinar is intended to highlight the group purchasing...