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.

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A gift to ACA's Annual Fund before June 30 keeps us moving forward: for camps, for professionals, and for every young person who deserves a place to belong.

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Severe weather and heat stress can strike quickly — but the right preparation can make all the difference. This Camping Magazine article breaks down how you can plan ahead to ensure your camp stays safe no matter what the forecast brings.

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Camp Safety, Preparedness, and Protecting America’s Youth

The congressional briefing will take place TODAY, June 2, 2026, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in SVC 209-08.

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We invite you to take part in an important national research opportunity led by the Alliance for Camp Health and Barry Garst, PhD, at Clemson University.

This study is focused on understanding emergency preparedness practices across US summer camps.

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Camp professionals are invited to join a free training on norovirus prevention and response in organized camps. June 11 at 1 pm ET.

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In a recent Camping Magazine Q&A, Bob Ditter, a highly respected author and child and adolescent therapist, shared real-life camp wisdom and offered advice for new and returning counselors.

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The better prepared and trained your team is for waterfront emergencies, the better they’ll react when disaster strikes.

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ACA is launching the Educational Partners Resource Hub, a centralized space designed to help camps more easily access resources shared by ACA’s trusted educational partners.

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Building sun-safe habits is an essential part of creating a healthy, supportive camp environment where everyone can participate fully and confidently.

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As the summer season approaches, it is time to prepare for the ways in which grief may show up at camp and ensure that your staff is prepared to respond with care and compassion.

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Get a jump on your summer reading! Join the Staff Recruitment and Retention Committee (SRRC) on Sept. 24 for a discussion of Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara.

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Frontline staff members are responsible for direct supervision of campers, and their training is integral to building a safety culture at camp.

Learn how to establish a safety culture: https://t.co/IzAyHilGV2

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The American Camp Association is thrilled to announce Cory Harrison has been named chief operating officer and Betsy Kelder as chief engagement officer.

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Join Sean McCrory, immigration attorney, and Alan Cooper, general counsel, claims director, AMSkier partner, and moderator, for a webinar tomorrow at 11 am ET to learn about what's happening around immigration and how it could impact camps this summer.

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Researchers at Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago are conducting a study for youth with type 1 diabetes and their parents/caregivers.

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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) School Safety Task Force is hosting a free virtual training on cybersecurity best practices for kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) schools.

Thursday, May 28, 3:00 - 4:00 pm ET

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Wave 2 of the Character at Camp Grant Program opened on May 1! Interested in applying? Join us on May 20 at 2 pm ET as we go over important updates, discuss the application timeline and process, and share relevant learnings and observations from Wave 1. https://t.co/598uop5ndi

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This is your chance to be part of this brand-new conference in Wisconsin! We invite you to submit an engaging, thoughtful session proposal that will spark curiosity and conversations.

The call for CampForward Conference proposals closes on September 12.

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In this Camping Magazine article, learn how to use the GROW model to build leadership skills and camper confidence. The model offers a simple, repeatable structure for helping people clarify goals, understand reality, explore options, and commit to action.
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[American Camp Association @ACAcamps]

We invite you to take part in an important national research opportunity led by the Alliance for Camp Health and Barry Garst, PhD, at Clemson University.

This study is focused on understanding emergency preparedness practices across US summer camps.

https://t.co/30nn9MspvA