American Camp Association

Empowering camps to create quality experiences that build a world of belonging and growth. The American Camp Association® (ACA) is a national 501c3 nonprofit.

[American Camp Association @ACAcamps]

Remembering the families, camps, and communities impacted by last year's devastating floods in the Texas Hill Country.

[American Camp Association @ACAcamps]

Join in celebrating the heroes of millions of kids across the world — camp counselors — on Friday, July 10, for the Fourth Annual Camp Counselor Appreciation Day!

https://t.co/WCKOrygc3x

[American Camp Association @ACAcamps]

As the summer heats up and the occasional exhaustion sets in, remember to embrace grace — for yourself and others — this summer and watch it come full circle through the positive energy of your campers and fellow staff.

https://t.co/TUEgzR3EXV

[American Camp Association @ACAcamps]

Children’s skin is more sensitive and thinner than adult skin, making it more prone to sunburn and long-term ultraviolet (UV) damage.

This Camping Magazine column shares practical strategies that can help make sun safety a part of everyday camp life.

https://t.co/aAChvrIAKZ

[American Camp Association @ACAcamps]

Unfortunately, a crisis can occur at anytime and can affect any camp at any location. It is for that reason that you should prepare for a crisis before it happens. We've developed this tool kit to help guide you in your communications. https://t.co/qYMdByqA15

[American Camp Association @ACAcamps]

With a few days left in our fiscal year, there’s still time to make a meaningful difference for the camp community.

The Annual Fund bridges the gap between membership dues and impact — help ACA close that gap today and finish the year strong!

https://t.co/ieYDQ5DpeV

[American Camp Association @ACAcamps]

Kids enrolled in summer programs are healthier, safer, and better prepared for the
school year ahead. The #SummerForAllAct, would make summer learning more
accessible nationwide. Learn more: https://t.co/kEQhydnluc

[American Camp Association @ACAcamps]

Don't forget — Wave 2 of ACA's Character Grant Program is currently open! Is your camp planning to applying? Do you have questions or need guidance on your proposal? The Character Grant Team will hold office hours on June 30. https://t.co/sq3ynPB5zS

[American Camp Association @ACAcamps]

Join us on July 15 as we celebrate Camp Kindness Day and the lasting impact camps have on young people, communities, and the world around us.

Learn more: https://t.co/bss90wYiIv

#CampKindnessDay

[American Camp Association @ACAcamps]

ACA is looking for high-quality speakers and facilitators for the 2027 National Conference! Submit your proposal for innovative, timely, and dynamic sessions — and join us at the starting gate of something exciting — Feb. 16–19, 2027, in Louisville, KY. https://t.co/R0OAEc720g

[American Camp Association @ACAcamps]

The ACA CampForward Conference, being hosted in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin in October, is officially accepting session proposals!

Submit your proposal by September 12.

https://t.co/UcdcGQda5o

[American Camp Association @ACAcamps]

ACA recently launched the Educational Partners Resource Hub, a centralized space designed to help camps more easily access resources shared by ACA’s trusted educational partners. https://t.co/Spg9Nb6Yya

[American Camp Association @ACAcamps]

As we head into summer, remember that ACA Connect is your go-to space to get support with pressing questions, share ideas, access helpful resources, and connect with fellow camp professionals. https://t.co/RYbwoFr3Mr

[American Camp Association @ACAcamps]

Juneteenth invites us to reflect on freedom, resilience, and joy.
At camp, we carry these values forward as we build inclusive communities for young people.

https://t.co/YvkemTflpR

[American Camp Association @ACAcamps]

Understanding why misbehaviors occur can help minimize the likelihood that something undesirable will happen. This Camping Magazine article shares tips and strategies you can use to guide and support camper behaviors.

https://t.co/XsYo92bVJW

[American Camp Association @ACAcamps]

Check out this curated list of safety resources developed to help camps find, access, and implement tools, supplies, equipment, services, and expertise to strengthen safety across their operations. 

https://t.co/d8b1sRWM0X

[American Camp Association @ACAcamps]

Camp helps young people build confidence, connection, and kindness.

On July 15, we'll celebrate the camps and camp professionals helping shape a more compassionate future.

Learn more and join us! https://t.co/X3MbBBjETE

#CampKindnessDay

[American Camp Association @ACAcamps]

At camp, we create spaces where young people grow, learn, and build community. Including Juneteenth in your celebrations is a meaningful way to honor freedom, resilience, and joy. https://t.co/adHzUCo6j2

[American Camp Association @ACAcamps]

In the latest episode, we talk with Rene Young and Alexandra Levi from Know2Protect about a US Department of Homeland Security national public awareness campaign focused on preventing and combating online child sexual exploitation and abuse.

https://t.co/RkDS2XkfKY

[American Camp Association @ACAcamps]

At a recent briefing hosted by the Senate Camp Caucus, our team shared about a few of ACA's partnerships designed to help strengthen foundational safety practices at camps across the country.

Learn more in last week's Camp Caucus Newsletter.

https://t.co/kA6PNfk2CP