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We can mobilize! We act! You have a voice! Find out the latest issues and legislation happening in your state.

Looking for a career in summer camp? Let ACA help you find seasonal, summer and year-round camp jobs. Camp jobs offer invaluable skill-building, leadership,...

Get assistance with communicating the career-enhancing benefits of working at camp to prospective employees and their parents.

The Standards-at-a-Glance is only a basic reference and represents a general overview of the ACA standards.  Not included in this document are the specific...

The ACA National Mentorship Program pairs a small group of mentees with a seasoned camp professional mentor for monthly virtual group discussions and...

Unlock Your Potential with ACA’s Staff Training Certificate Courses

Learn the skills you need to succeed. Camping Magazine is your primary source for the most recent trends in the camp industry - the latest research in the...

When designed with intention, counselor-in-training programs can be one of the most effective tools for ensuring camps have strong and prepared summer camp...

Investing in Childhood Corporate and Brand Partnerships and Collaborations Camp offers today’s youth unique ways to learn to face the challenges of modern...

At the American Camp Association, we believe inclusion and belonging are at the heart of a thriving camp experience.

The Annual Accreditation Report is an educational tool and annual non-visit year touchpoint that focuses on camps' on-going improvement of their policies,...

Camp can last from just a few days or stretch to all summer long. It's well worth the trouble to investigate camp programs before your camper packs a...

The American Camp Association is the only nationwide accrediting organization for all types and designs of organized camps. ACA standards focus on health,...

We all thought that camp was a vital experience before the pandemic. Now, we are an essential experience for the mental and emotional health of the young...

The American Camp Association® (ACA) believes the organized camp experience is a vital component in the development and education of the whole child. ACA...

This two-day boot camp, April 13-14, 2026, will equip attendees with the time-saving tools and strategies to reform their organizations and enhance...

The ACA New Director Orientation (NDO) is a course for seasonal or newer camp directors, assistant directors, program directors, and others moving into camp...

This groundbreaking report includes economic impact analyses for the United States and each of the fifty states.

Here you will find a collection of free resources for members to learn more about character development. For additional information on the grant program and...

Verifying best practices for the extensive range of camps requires a system that is broadly applicable and constantly updated. Currently, states vary...

Camps and ACA form a partnership that promotes growth and fun in an environment committed to safety.

Today, there are camps to meet every interest, price range, and schedule. Knowing your options, as well as your child's personality, will help you...

Learn more about ACA's leadership and governance.

Indiana Youth Programs on Campus (IYPC) is a new Lilly Endowment initiative designed to help Indiana colleges and universities in their efforts to create new...

Program quality refers to the ways camp staff practices, activities, and program climate foster youth development consistently over time.

This boot camp focuses on time-saving tools and strategies to reform organizations and enhance professional satisfaction and well-being.

Day Camp IS Camp! Get ready to learn, grow, and connect with fellow day camp professionals at this can’t-miss virtual conference. Over two dynamic days,...

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Empowering camps to create quality experiences that build a world of belonging and growth.

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Consider giving your kids an old-school, summer camp experience that they will learn from and cherish for the rest of their lives — it could end up being...

The American Camp Association (ACA) believes that the physical and emotional safety of campers and staff are of paramount importance in the delivery of any...

CampWell is a six-hour skills-based, in-person, multitiered, training course that guides participants to identify, understand, cultivate, and create a...

As an educational nonprofit association, the American Camp Association is dedicated to providing quality, reliable, and up-to-date information about the laws...