American Camp Association

Tick prevention is emergency preparedness in action. As Fight the Bite expands nationwide in 2026, camps are strengthening prevention, training staff, and creating safer outdoor experiences Learn more: ow.ly/ZYUV50Ys0wP

Learn how to hire great camp counselors with a proven hiring process and interview questions to help summer camps find responsible, trustworthy staff. ow.ly/BEVE50YvrF8

In the latest episode, we sit down with Coach BE, a keynote speaker for the upcoming Spring Leadership Conference, as he shares the story, his approach to leadership, and why everyday choices we make have a lasting impact on young people. ow.ly/VmSA50YvruA

Children with autism spectrum disorder face unique danger when missing. This virtual event on April 2 at 2:00 p.m. ET will explain the realities of wandering-related deaths and offer key prevention and response strategies. Free for ACA members. ow.ly/fPeo50YvrHX

Day camp folks — join us on March 24 at 3:00 p.m. ET for our first Day Camp Kindred meeting, featuring virtual roundtable discussions focused on preparing for summer. Register for free! ow.ly/k1gS50YvrnC

Join fellow camp leaders in Washington, DC, next month to share the impact of camp with lawmakers and help celebrate the new bipartisan Camp Caucus. This is your opportunity to build relationships and ensure the voice of camp is heard on Capitol Hill. ow.ly/OM2Q50Yvr77

Order your copies of the Camping Magazine May/June Staff Training issue! Preorder by Friday, March 27 to guarantee copies. ow.ly/LaMA50Ys0i9

Next week at ACA! Check out our events calendar to learn more. ow.ly/ExYt50YvtBE

It’s not too late to spring into discovery this week at the Winnekota Leadership Summit on March 19–20 in River Falls, Wisconsin. ow.ly/MITe50Yvrg5

A Method to the Madness: The Magic of Making Camps Memorable Learn practical operations strategies for youth camps, from pre-camp planning to staff training and safety systems that support smooth, memorable camper experiences. ow.ly/zW4850YrYI2

Strong risk management doesn’t happen by accident — it’s designed. Join us on March 24 at 2:00 p.m. ET for an in-depth webinar exploring how risk management can serve as both a protective framework and a strategic leadership tool. ow.ly/iZpm50YrYC3

The Best Tech Tools for Recruiting Domestic Camp Staff: Five tried-and-tested platforms that will change how your camp hires at scale, and a few notes on what else is out there. ow.ly/LIyt50YrYxE

For camp professionals navigating demanding roles, intentionally building creativity into their daily routine is a research-backed way to support well-being, strengthen resilience, and reconnect with the joy and purpose of the work. ow.ly/UICF50YrYAt

Order your copies of the Camping Magazine May/June Staff Training issue! The 2026 issue has brand new staff training content from the experts created exclusively for staff and for trainers. Preorder by Friday, March 27 to guarantee copies. ow.ly/lA9H50YrYLP

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month—an initiative that raises awareness of people with developmental disabilities. As ACA works to support camps in reaching all children, we’re proud to share stories that highlight the life-changing impact of camp. #DDAM2026

Three weeks until the virtual Climate Symposium! ow.ly/kZyM50YrYqP

Camps participating in ACA's new Disaster Preparedness and Response at Camp Project will receive assistance as they work toward ACA accreditation and strengthen disaster preparedness and response strategies. Applications are open through Friday, March 13. ow.ly/WWqv50YrYeI

Ready for Summer 2026! Thanks to the generous support of the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, these camps received NOAA weather radios while attending the 2026 ACA National Conference. Thank you, Virginia Department of Emergency Management!

ACA is excited to launch the Disaster Assistance Campership Application for summer 2026! This fund was created to help camps who have experienced natural disasters aid their campers in returning to their trusted camps. The deadline to apply is March 27. ow.ly/E2li50YrY5f

In the latest CampWire episode, we revisit the Camp Career Accelerator program — an initiative designed to help emerging camp professionals gain the skills, experiences, mentorship, and connections they need to become successful camp directors. ow.ly/oZv250YrXWU