Resources for Camp Directors - American Camp Association

American Camp Association | Summer camps enrich children's lives!

Make sure you are a part of ACA's new and improved Find a Camp database launching in February! The database has been updated to include more detailed program and session information, so it's easier than ever for you to showcase all aspects of your camp. ACA-accredited camp listings from the previous version will not transfer, so help parents find YOU by signing up today!

Early Career Development: 3 Free Webinars

In partnership with Teach for America, ACA is proud to offer a series of career development webinars designed for young professionals!

2012 Kindred Events at Conference

Many groups and organizations host events that take place before and throughout the ACA National Conference and provide excellent, targeted education and networking opportunities. Learn more about these events!

2012 ACA National Conference

Register today for the 2012 ACA National Conference in Atlanta and save! Register four or more from your camp and earn discounts on lodging at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta.

Explore 30 Camp Reading Program

ACA's Explore 30 Camp Reading Program addresses summer learning loss by providing youth with at least 30 minutes of reading time per day.

Find a Camp

Looking for a summer camp? Search over 2,400 ACA-Accredited camps.

Find a Job

Find the perfect summer or year-round camp job. Need Staff? Check Out ACA’s Staff Recruitment Solutions!

Join ACA

Join today and be an integral part of an evolving, versatile, and vibrant organization of people with knowledge to share.

Public Policy

Criminal Background Check Thresholds - Guidance from ACA

Latest News

Upcoming Events

The Leadership Academy
2012-2-7 | California
Standards Course
2012-2-8 | Colorado
Connections Networking Forum for Camp Professionals
2012-2-8 | California
ACA, MI Standards Update Course
2012-2-8 | Michigan
Webinar - Developing Your Brand Identity
2012-2-8

Latest Blog Posts

10 Steps to Find the Right Summer Camp to Work For
2012-2-7 | Counselors
Pay Attention!
2012-2-6 | Word from Peg
Top 5 Reasons to Attend Wednesday's FREE “Developing Your Personal Brand” Webinar
2012-2-3 | Counselors
Scary but True!
2012-1-31 | Word from Peg
Welcome to the Parents Place Blog!
2012-1-26 | Parents Place

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Popular Areas

Accreditation

Bookstore

Camp Fairs

Camp Knowledge Center

Education & Training

Jobs at Camp/Find Staff

Broad Topics

National Conference & Annual Conferences

Network With Others

Products/Services for Camps

Specific Resources

Camp-Related Organizations

Camp/School Partnership Guidebook (MS Word - 164k)

FAQs

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