American Camp Association

Join EPIC (Emerging Professionals in Camping) for a free virtual session with camp director Diana Huff as she shares lessons on stepping into leadership—finding your footing, making training stick, and what to watch for as a new leader. Plus, get insights inspired by Brené Brown, Simon Sinek, and Ted Lasso. https://bit.ly/42EHkfK

Character Grant Program Update To celebrate all the different stages of character at camp, we are thrilled to announce that there will still be three grant pathways that a camp can apply for: Planning Grants, Implementation Grants, or Network Planning Grants! The timeline for ACA’s Character at Camp is being adjusted to better align with the needs of our camp leaders as they head into summer. New dates will be announced soon, but we do know applications will open in summer 2025, the application deadline will be fall 2025, and award announcements will come out winter 2025/2026. We will send out a detailed update soon. For additional questions, reach out to character@ACAcamps.org, and we’ll respond as soon as we are able! https://bit.ly/3YnbOAg

Learn to prevent, identify, and manage sepsis and other infectious conditions in a camp setting with Dr. Laura Blaisdell and the Alliance for Camp Health (ACH) in this webinar for camp staff and healthcare providers. This event is free, but registration is required through ACH. https://bit.ly/4j7Xl3G

At the American Camp Association, we are inclusive. ACA demonstrates and develops intentionally welcoming, kind, and safe environments within the camp community. We learn from our various experiences, we are curious about our differences, and we engage in sometimes challenging discussions. The root of our focus is to ensure every child and adult has equitable access and opportunities to attend a camp that fully embraces who they are as individuals. Learn more about ACA's mission, vision, and organizational values. https://bit.ly/4leh8zY

The NDO blended learning course has been designed to help newer directors and supervisors develop the skills they need to be effective leaders for their camp program. Registration is now open for Cohort Y, which begins April 17. https://bit.ly/43Clxq8

Discover how ACA’s professional development opportunities can help you maximize your ACA membership. Whether you’re looking to expand your own knowledge or provide growth opportunities for your staff, we’ve got you covered! https://bit.ly/3E5n7Gz

This week at ACA! Learn more about all upcoming events. https://bit.ly/3ZiMYTG

Curious about ACA Camp Hill Days but unsure if it's right for you? Or are you attending for the first time?Join Monique Gardon and Tammy Fortune for a Zoom session on Wednesday, April 9, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET to connect with others and get tips on affordable lodging, transportation, dining, and more. And make sure to register for Camp Hill Days by April 7, and join your colleagues in DC for this annual event. https://bit.ly/43uCqmt

ACA is pleased to welcome new business affiliate, Magic Ball of Light: Summer Camp. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3YjipvD

This webinar covers master planning and implementation in a camping environment, focusing on lessons learned from a property in Upstate New York designed for 800 campers plus staff. It will provide insights into key considerations during the planning process and strategies to streamline project timelines. https://bit.ly/3FLUuP2