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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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ACA’s accreditation program is the only national peer review program of its kind in the camp industry. Becoming a volunteer will help you gain new ideas, perspectives, and approaches to the mission-driven work of the industry. bit.ly/4fnChUT


Join us for a free virtual event highlighting ACA’s Character at Camp initiative and featuring keynote speaker Michael Brandwein! His session will demonstrate practical and precise steps you can take to boost your building of great character every day. bit.ly/3O5g5CZ

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Introducing the Camp Soles $30,000 Yodel Challenge! We have goals to reach 130 donors contributing $30, 30 NEW donors and 15 NEW monthly donors to the American Camp Association. When we hit these goals, we’ll unlock $30,000 in challenge money! bit.ly/4ev6wbh

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Discover fun, hands-on NASA activities for your camp! Speakers will showcase space-themed activities, share tips for adapting them for different ages, and highlight connections to skills like collaboration, communication, and problem-solving. bit.ly/4fnHGLP


Add your voice! The Afterschool Alliance wants to hear from programs providers like you. Take a quick survey and help inform the field on the challenges and needs of afterschool & summer learning programs. Closing 11/18 at 11:59PM PST: 3to6.co/survey


Learn how to define and prioritize character goals within the elements of hiring, staff training, programming, and evaluation in this webinar. Free for ACA members. bit.ly/3AMafDq


Add your voice! The Afterschool Alliance wants to hear from programs providers like you. Take a quick survey and help inform the field on the challenges and needs of afterschool & summer learning programs. Closing 11/18 at 11:59PM PST: 3to6.co/survey


Join us for a virtual event highlighting ACA’s Character at Camp initiative with keynote speaker Michael Brandwein! His session during the event will demonstrate practical and precise steps you can take to boost your building of great character every day. bit.ly/4fjlp1O


This week at ACA! Learn more about all upcoming events. bit.ly/3zBr6Zj

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Join this webinar on November 18 to explore fun and simple hands-on NASA activities to use at your camp! Speakers will share examples of activities that connect to exciting space and exploration themes. Free to ACA members. bit.ly/3CiednR


TONIGHT is the deadline to submit your photos for the 2025 Golden Lens Contest! Send us your photos by 11:59 pm Pacific time for a chance to win a $200 cash prize + $500 ACA professional development gift card, along with an appearance in Camping Magazine! bit.ly/3MoK0p6

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The latest issue of Camping Magazine focuses on leadership development with articles about mentorship, leading with vulnerability, strategic thinking, and more. bit.ly/40yOLo9

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Being intentional with camp staff doesn’t take a lot of effort. However, the effort we do make reflects how they feel connected to camp throughout the year. bit.ly/4ej4H1d


Sunday is the deadline to submit your camp photos for the 2025 Golden Lens Photo Contest. The winner receives a $200 cash prize, $500 ACA professional development gift card, and the winning photo will be on the cover of the May/June Camping Magazine! bit.ly/3NWNwb0

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The virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid Course is designed to teach individuals how to help an adolescent (age 12–18) who is experiencing a mental health or addiction challenge or is in crisis. bit.ly/3ApvwCX


Camp is meant to be a safe environment — physically, mentally, and emotionally. So, how do we hold space for our campers and staff who may be dealing with trauma? John Hamilton, from the Alliance for Camp Health, discusses in the latest CampWire. bit.ly/3YRdMtj

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In honor and acknowledgment of Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month, this blog post discusses the work of ACA's Indigenous Peoples Task Force. This month we are also offering complimentary access to a recorded webinar about cultural appropriation. bit.ly/3YSh5Av


Having a comprehensive tree management plan can help mitigate risks by identifying and addressing issues and problem areas and ultimately providing a less volatile environment for your campers and staff. bit.ly/48EmKgN


Sunday is the deadline to submit your camp photos for the 2025 Golden Lens Photo Contest. The winner receives a $200 cash prize, $500 ACA professional development gift card, and the winning photo will be on the cover of the May/June Camping Magazine! bit.ly/3NWNwb0

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Tomorrow! This webinar highlights the foundational content within CampWell, our journey around level setting across the organization, what we’ve learned from the research, and offer context for how you can obtain practical resources to benefit your camp. bit.ly/4fvFYaE


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