American Camp Association @ACAcamps
Empowering camps to create quality experiences that build a world of belonging and growth. The American Camp Association® (ACA) is a national 501c3 nonprofit. find.acacamps.org United States Joined March 2009-
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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. ow.ly/tNTQ50Z9u5W
Camp Kindness Day is July 15! Camps have always been places where kindness, compassion, and community come to life. Join us in celebrating the simple acts of kindness that make a lasting impact on campers, staff, and communities everywhere. ow.ly/G7Qz50Z6Vvn
Each year, ACA tracks the themes and lessons from confidential calls received by the Camp Crisis Hotline. Check out these important insights from crisis trends over the last five years and helpful case studies from 2025. ow.ly/CIY150Z9tZ7
Extreme heat is affecting much of the country this week, and many camps are navigating elevated temperatures and changing conditions. ACA has resources to help you stay informed and prepared: ow.ly/HVEs50Z9Ah5
The ACA Crisis Hotline serves as a resource for camps in crisis and provides callers the opportunity to talk through their crisis with a trained third party. Learn more: ow.ly/Y7mF50Z6OjY
Wave 2 of ACA's Character Grant Program is now open! Is your camp thinking about applying? Do you have questions about the program or your potential proposal? Are you looking for support or guidance? Sign up for office hours! ow.ly/AO7t50Z6Obx
When you enter your summer camp's most eye-catching images into the 2027 Golden Lens Contest, you could win a $200 cash prize and a $500 ACA professional development gift card! ow.ly/sVcQ50Z6O79
Mark your calendar for July 15: Camp Kindness Day! ✨ A day to celebrate the kindness, generosity, and connection that are already woven into the camp experience—and that campers carry with them long after summer ends. ow.ly/Zwo850Z6VqY #CampKindnessDay
In this CampWire episode, Mark P. Fisher of Inspiring Growth and Carl Lefever of Improve and Grow, co-hosts of the Grow Your Camp Podcast, discuss the challenges camps face in filling programs, increasing occupancy, and building long-term sustainability. ow.ly/pcGZ50Z6NIm
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. ow.ly/kgNl50Z6NRN
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. ow.ly/IJqU50Z6Nmu
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. ow.ly/KuyX50Z6JwI
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. ow.ly/9c3z50Z4Ofl
Camp professionals are invited to join a free training on norovirus prevention and response in organized camps. June 11 at 1 pm ET. ow.ly/kPu150Z4O3N
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. ow.ly/CJXo50Z4NSI
The better prepared and trained your team is for waterfront emergencies, the better they’ll react when disaster strikes. ow.ly/UnfR50Z4NPY
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. ow.ly/90KF50Z4NNf
Building sun-safe habits is an essential part of creating a healthy, supportive camp environment where everyone can participate fully and confidently. ow.ly/ZMGa50Z22BZ
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. ow.ly/t5ja50Z22BL
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. ow.ly/kkFH50Z22Ac
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