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ACA's NEW Find a Camp!

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!

New Find a Camp coming in February
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.

Explore 30 Camp Reading Program

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American Camp Association | Summer camps enrich children's lives!
ACA's NEW Find a Camp!

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!

New Find a Camp coming in February
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.

Explore 30 Camp Reading Program

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.

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Criminal Background Check Thresholds - Guidance from ACA

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American Camp Association | Summer camps enrich children's lives!
ACA's NEW Find a Camp!

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!

New Find a Camp coming in February
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.

Explore 30 Camp Reading Program

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.

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Criminal Background Check Thresholds - Guidance from ACA

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Committee for the Advancement of Research and Evaluation (CARE)

CARE to Know Us?
CARE Biographies
CARE Operating Code (PDF)
CARE Agenda (PDF)
Maps of ACA Camps (PowerPoint - click on each map to proceed)
Contact us at research@ACAcamps.org
Visit our research Web page
 
Marge Scanlin Research Endowment

Student Research Award - introduction on how to apply/donate
Annual Scholarship:  selection criteria and amount
ACA 2008 National Conference:  Call for Camp Research
Submission deadline for 2008 is September 30, 2007
 
Conference Attendance & Presentations
CARE Shares Research Results (PDF)
ACA Research Scholarly Publications & Presentations (PDF)
 
ACA National Conference:  Communicamp Reference Materials
Communicamp Schedule & CARE Presentations (PDF)

Camp Outcomes Study Overview (PDF)

    Directions/Inspirations/Innovations

Camp Salary Study Overview (PDF)
Healthy Camp Update: (PDF) keeping you informed on the study
What's new with research? (PDF)
 
2007 Camp Research Symposium:  Conference Presentations

Camp Research Symposium Schedule
 
Meeting Minutes
July 2, 2007 Conference Call (PDF)

April 26-27, 2007 (PDF)
September 29-30, 2006 (PDF)
July 7, 2006 Conference Call (PDF)
April 28-29, 2006 (PDF)
September 23, 2005 (PDF)
April 15, 2005 (PDF)
 
CARE Packages & Briefing Papers

What is the difference between a CARE Package and a

Briefing Paper? (PDF)
CARE Packages
Briefing Papers
 

Research Materials
Camp Research & Trends
Camp Business Plan Measurables (PDF)
CARE Agenda for Fall Meeting 2006 (PDF)
CARE Five-Year Research Plan - DRAFT (PDF)
Camp Research Ends 2007 (PDF)
Camp Research Projects Update (PDF)  July 2006
Camp Summary Research Reports (PDF)  Fall 2006
 
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American Camp Association | Summer camps enrich children's lives!
ACA's NEW Find a Camp!

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!

New Find a Camp coming in February
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.

Explore 30 Camp Reading Program

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.

Syndicate content Public Policy

Criminal Background Check Thresholds - Guidance from ACA

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