Day Camp

Howdy Camp Professionals! I am excited to reignite the EPIC Texoma group. I have committed to this role and promise to provide the following: Consistent opportunity for intentional...

Howdy Camp Professionals! I am excited to reignite the EPIC Texoma group. I have committed to this role and promise to provide the following: Consistent opportunity for intentional...

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.

We hope you can join us for a fantastic day of Colorado camp tours and the opportunity to connect with others in the ACA community! We will visit Go West Camps, Sanborn Western...

ACA Ohio Day Camp Cluster meeting for January - April 2024! January and March meetings are hybrid and include in-person and virtual while February and April meetings are all...

ACA Ohio Day Camp Cluster meeting for January - April 2024! January and March meetings are hybrid and include in-person and virtual while February and April meetings are all...

Join us for an exhilarating in-person networking opportunity at the vibrant Gahanna YMCA, located at 555 YMCA Place, Gahanna, OH 43230. This event is your golden ticket to: Connect...

Many camp professionals have a lot of anxiety about running camp in summer 2021. The camp community is surviving by thinking outside the box. Join a panel of day camp professionals...

• So, your child is ready for camp but you're not sure she is prepared for overnights away from home . . . .
• There's a wonderful day camp that your son's school friends have been enjoying for years — it's in a park near your home . . . .
• Your mother is staying with you this summer, and you don't want the grandchildren to miss an important chance to visit . . . .
• The ballet school your daughter attends is offering a summer camp program filled with outdoor activities, crafts, and dance instruction . . . .

Day Camp Is The Perfect Fit

Benefits of the Day Camp Experience

Your child will

• Make new friends
• Learn a new skill
• Grow spiritually
• Enjoy positive role models
• Help others

A Unique Experience — A Unique Approach for Families

Choosing the Right Day Camp for your Child

• Is the camp accredited by the American Camp Association?
• What training does the staff receive?
• Is transportation available?
• What about extended care before and after camp?
• Will the camp provide lunch?
• Are campers grouped by age, activity, or both?
• Does the price include the full range of activities?
• Are parent visits encouraged?

The ACA Day Camp Director Certificate Course is designed for those that hold (or may hope to hold) a day camp director position in a youth program. This online course introduces...