Membership
ACA Membership for Individuals
Special Information
- ACA Free Membership Trial
- ACA Resources Designed for Students and Young Adults
- ACA Discounted Individual Memberships for Your Staff (for renewing ACA members)
Or download a PDF application.
Questions? Call 1-800-428-2267 and ask for the Membership Team.
Free One-Year Membership
What better way to welcome new staff to your camp than to give them the gift of a free, one-year membership to the American Camp Association (ACA)?
With an ACA membership, your staff can build their professional network, gain access to continuing education opportunities, and access ACA resources.
Additional benefits of an ACA membership include:
- Discounts on books, online courses and webinars, in-person events, and research tools
- Access to member-only content
- A free online course Critical Things Staff Need to Know about Bullying Prevention
- Online subscription to Camping Magazine and the ACA Now weekly e-newsletter
- Summer staff tips Staff Training Issue of Camping Magazine
- Pro Deals on Chaco products and Terramar Sports.
Instructions to Set Up a New Member Profile
It is best if each person creates their own individual profile rather than the director making it for them, so they can set their own password and personal information. If staff have any issues, we are here to help!
- START HERE: Create New User
- Screen 1: Fill out the fields on the right side and click the button at the bottom to Create a User Account and Sign In.
- Screen 2: Mid-page, at the top of the active section, there is search box to look for my camp. Rather than setting up a new camp, look for “YOUR CAMP NAME” and hit Save.
- Screen 3: Click Join/Renew at the top of the page.
- Screen 4: Click Join on the left.
- Screen 5: ACA Membership – Click on a category. Select Continue.
- Screen 6: Select Continue again.
- Screen 7: Elective Dues. Choose and Continue.
- Screen 8: Contribution/Donation. Choose Continue.
- Screen 9: Membership Summary page, check the I AGREE Checkbox. Choose Continue.
- Screen 10: Enter the Promo Code ACAFREE and click Apply Promo (the little gift box).
- Screen 11: The order total will go to zero dollars (if it doesn’t, click the gift box again). Click Next. Click Next again.
- Screen 12: Click Done.
First Year Free Membership FAQs
Membership for Camps & Programs
Why Camp Membership?
ACA supports your camp or program with staff training resources, risk management tools, quality assessment tools, advocacy, experts, networking, savings, and more!
As a member of ACA, your camp will become part of a dynamic and knowledgeable community that will support your work toward professionalism, qualified staff, and superior programming. You will be better equipped to serve your campers, participants, and families.
Organizations who become members of ACA may also choose to accredit their camps or programs. ACA-Accredited® camps and member camps enjoy many benefits.
Get Inspired! Get Empowered! Get Connected! Gain Critical Insight, Knowledge, and Experience!
Benefits of Camp Membership
- Individual member benefits plus all of the following
- Camp Gives Kids a World of Good logo
- Find a camp listing, indicating “member”
- Post year-round jobs and seasonal jobs at a discount
- Movie licensing at a discount
- Youth outcomes research and tools at a discount
- Camp quality assessment tools at a discount
- Access to resources by section of standards
- Access to more template documents
Does a Member Camp Need to Become Accredited?
No. The member camp category is for camps that are not currently pursuing accreditation. Interested in knowing more about accreditation? Learn more.
Camp Membership — Rates begin at $395
Interested in your camp becoming an ACA member camp? Want more information? Please contact the membership team or call 765-342-8456 press 1. To apply and pay by credit card, you can apply online. If you would like to pay with a check, please download the PDF application or contact us and we'll email one to you.
Paying Your Renewal Dues/Fees?
Please do not pay with the online application.
- Have your renewal notice and are ready to pay? You can pay online.
- Don’t have your renewal notice, contact membership@ACAcamps.org.
ACA Membership Join & Renewal
Individuals
- Renew online. Or call us at 800-428-2267.
- Benefits & Rates
Camps
- Renew your camp's membership or get a copy of your camp's renewal notice. Call 1-800-428-2267 or email membership@ACAcamps.org
- Renew your camp's accreditation or get a copy of your camp’s renewal notice. Call 1-800-428-2267 or email membership@ACAcamps.org
- Transfer your Camp’s Primary Contact
Businesses & Business Affiliates
- Renew online or have my renewal notice sent to me
- Benefits & Rates