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Day camp community! We want to hear from you.
We are seeking speakers with great day camp content to present at the 2026 Day Camp Convention. Learn more and submit your proposal by October 14: ow.ly/NaGV50ZRb1M
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The American Camp Association and the International Camping Fellowship are pleased to announce a renewed, three-year educational alliance to expand professional development, joint events, and shared resources for camp leaders worldwide.
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ACA is pleased to share the results of the 2025 CampCounts survey! CampCounts collects key data on camps, camp programs, campers, staffing, finances, and facilities. Learn more about what we found and how your camp can support future CampCounts surveys.
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Online dangers are real — and we all have a role in helping to keep kids and teens out of harm’s way.
Take the #Pledge2Protect and stand with @Know2Protect to help prevent online exploitation and abuse.
Visit ow.ly/YkWN50Zzxpx to get started today.
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What barriers make it difficult for someone to say yes to working at your camp? What feels like a simple path to employment from inside the camp gate may look very different from the other side.
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The best camp educators start planning nine months out. Follow this road map so summer 2027 is your easiest, most profitable season yet.
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The #Pledge2Protect is live, and it’s your turn to step up! @Know2Protect challenged us to take the pledge and now we’re passing it on to you! We can create a safer digital world for all kids and teens. Visit ow.ly/zrCx50ZzxnA to learn how to help prevent harm online.
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Registration is now open for the 2027 ACA National Conference, which is scheduled for February 16–19 in Louisville, Kentucky. Secure your spot today and take advantage of early-bird discounts. Don't let these savings pass you by!
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Start preparing now for your staffing needs.
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EPIC is a welcoming peer community for individuals new to camp work, transitioning into year‑round roles, or stepping into camp leadership. Join us on Sept. 22 at 2 pm ET for a casual, peer-led conversation as we reflect on the summer camp season. ow.ly/BrOe50ZKYqO
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Parents and trusted adults, @Know2Protect needs your help! Take the #Pledge2Protect with a kid or teen you care about here: ow.ly/gxow50Zzxk5.
Commit to smarter online habits to reduce online abuse and then share the link to #PassThePledge today.
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Join us on September 23 for Day Camp Conversations!
This free event is your place to connect with peers and solve problems together. Connect with professionals who understand the unique challenges and rewards of creating meaningful day camp experiences.
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New school year means new routines, and it's a great time to add online safety to your back-to-school checklist.
We're sharing free resources from the @NCMEC's NetSmartz program to help families, caregivers and educators navigate today's digital world. ow.ly/IlUQ50ZJA7i.
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Camp staff recruitment doesn't start when the camp season ends — it starts with your current staff in the middle of summer. Check out this blog post to learn more: ow.ly/Y3Iq50ZHYt4
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Join us for the 2026–27 Staffing Summit and up your staffing game for next summer with two event dates, October 20 — Recruit and Hire and April 20 — Train and Retain.
Session proposals for both dates are now being accepted and registration is open!
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Join us on Oct. 6 at 2 pm ET as we unpack lessons from this season, explore the hazards affecting camps across the country, and share strategies that have helped camps respond successfully, adapt to changing conditions, and reduce risk year-round. ow.ly/pTze50ZFqhY
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Want to see your camp on the cover of Camping Magazine?
Submit your camp's photos for a chance to win the 2027 Golden Lens Contest!
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Our final Character Grant webinar of the season on September 9 at 2:00 p.m. ET is built for exactly this moment, with section-by-section application guidance, Foundant logistics, and a three-week plan to help you submit by October 1.
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The post-camp season is a chance to slow down, take stock, and turn a summer of experiences into ideas for what comes next.
Journals just $5 each for a limited time! Use code JOURNAL50 at checkout through September 30.
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Online exploitation targets our most vulnerable people — kids and teens. Everyone has a place in this fight.
Join @Know2Protect to learn, educate and make a difference in online safety. Take the #Pledge2Protect today: ow.ly/WxLX50ZzxfV #Know2Protect
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