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Featured Resources

Our Resource Vault is a growing collection of practical tools, guides, templates, and publications designed to support camp professionals. From inclusion and youth development to leadership, risk management, and emerging issues, these resources are created or curated to help camps continue learning and strengthening their programs.

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LGBTQ+ Inclusion at Camp

Creating welcoming, affirming camp experiences

Developed in partnership with TQAMP, this comprehensive guide answers common questions from camp professionals and families while offering practical strategies for supporting LGBTQ+ campers and staff.

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Indigenous Neighbors Working Group Resources

Thoughtful reflection. Meaningful action.

Supported by ACA, NY & NJ and developed by Maine Summer Camps’ Indigenous Neighbors Working Group, these resources encourage camps to examine traditions, learn from Indigenous perspectives, and engage in meaningful self-reflection.

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2024 Annual Meeting

2024 Annual Meeting

Dear Members, We want to share the highlights of our year with you and exciting things to come in 2025. We encourage you to peruse the slide deck and watch […]
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The Conference Every Camp Director Should Attend

The Conference Every Camp Director Should Attend

The ACA, NY & NJ Resident Camp Conference is an unbelievable opportunity to share ideas with other camp directors and owners and to see some of the best camp facilities […]
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Being E P I C: Leaving Your Impact

Being EPIC: Leaving Your Impact

By Adam Baker, Owner/Director of Camps Equinunk & Blue Ridge Be EPIC! Be epic? How is that even possible? – I had only been a camp director for three months and […]
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Meet Our Newly Accredited Camps!

Meet Our Newly Accredited Camps!

  ACA, NY & NJ would like to give a huge congratulations to our newly accredited camps! Find out more about these camps below: AF Camp , a member of the […]
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Camping In Color

Camping in Color

Thanks for sticking with us. Welcome to the fourth installment of our five-part series. We are headed East, with recommendations to consider when embracing DEI at camp in the meaningful […]
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Cold Day Rescue: Indoor Activities To Keep Your Child Entertained This Winter

Cold Day Rescue: Indoor Activities to Keep Your Child Entertained this Winter

The days are getting colder and darker—winter is here.  Although we long for those warm summer camp days filled with sports, swimming and camp fires by the lake, these eight […]
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Congrats, Fall Award Winners!

Congrats, Fall Award Winners!

Please help us in congratulating our 2024 Fall Award Winners: Harold Breene Youth Education Award: Project Morry This award is presented in recognition of Continued Dedication to the Development and […]
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B E F O R E C A M P… A D I G I T A L D E T O X – D I S C O N N E C T T O R E C O N N E C T

BEFORE CAMP…A DIGITAL DETOX – DISCONNECT TO RECONNECT

When you wake up in the morning, what do you do right away? When you fall asleep at night, what are you doing before you fall asleep? When you are […]
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Summer Camp For Kids – Now More Than Ever! By Andy Pritikin

Summer Camp for Kids – Now More Than Ever! by Andy Pritikin

We hear it all the time- “What’s with these young people? They can’t focus, can’t communicate, they’re entitled, self-centered, constantly staring at their screens!” Well folks, this is the generation we […]
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Interested In Learning More About The Master Of Science In Camp Administration & Leadership Program?

Interested in Learning More About the Master of Science in Camp Administration & Leadership Program?

The American Camp Association, NY & NJ touched base with Dave Malter, Director of Camp Administration and Leadership for Gratz College to learn more about the Master of Science in […]
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Camp Keeps Kids Moving All Summer

Camp Keeps Kids Moving All Summer

One of the many benefits of camp is how children stay active all summer long through various land sports, swimming and just walking around camp. Camp keeps children moving and […]
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Making The Most Of Conference Season – Advice From Your Peers

Making the Most of Conference Season – Advice from Your Peers

The camp and youth development conference season can be a heavy lift – lots of learning and fun, but long days too! Here is sound advice from your peers in […]
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