Centennial Milestones: A Tribute to Camps - American Camp Association

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Celebrate ACA's 100th Anniversary

Preserving the rich history of the camp experience is essential for the future. The American Camp Association (ACA) is proud to celebrate our 100th Anniversary in 2010 and the 150th Anniversary of Organized Camping in 2011, and to honor our past with this Web-based tribute.

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Preserving the rich history of the camp experience is essential for the future of camp and a valuable asset for the present. The American Camp Association (ACA) is creating a Web-based tribute to member camps that were founded 100 years ago and are continuing to enrich lives through camp programs. Your camp's centennial story can be shared with thousands of Web visitors every day. Complete the Historical Profile form. ACA will proudly add your camp's story to the running tribute of outstanding camps that have reached the centennial milestone.

Camp Greenbrier for Boys — Established in 1898

YMCA Camp Onyahsa — Established in 1898

Awosting — Established in 1900

YMCA Camp Mason — Established in 1900

YMCA Camp Abnaki — Established in 1901

Surprise Lake Camp — Established in 1902

Wyonegonic Camps — Established in 1902

Tecumseh — Established in 1903

YMCA Camp Belknap — Established in 1903

YMCA Camp Hayo-Went-Ha — Established in 1904

Aloha Camp — Established in 1905

Children's Outing Association/Camp Helen Brachman — Established in 1906