Volunteer Your Time

There are many opportunities to get involved with the American Camp Association, New York and New Jersey. We enjoy giving members the chance for meaningful interactions with colleagues and appreciate the efforts of our volunteers which enhance our camp community. For more information about any of the items listed below, please contact us at 212-391-5208 or info@acanynj.org.

Tri-State CAMP Conference Volunteers

The Tri-State Camp Conference is the largest camp conference in the country. The ACA, NY and NJ staff couldn’t put together this conference without the hard work and dedication of volunteers from our camp community.

Become an ACA Standards Visitor

The accreditation process wouldn’t be possible without the support of our volunteers. Check out our “Top 5 Reasons to Become a Visitor” below:

1. Connect with other camp professionals.

2. Have a better understanding of ACA Standards and be more prepared for your visit.

3. Great opportunity to see other camps and gain new ideas to improve your program.

4. Receive a discounted ACA Membership.

5. Exchange ideas and tips about programming and operations within the camp community.

Special Interest Groups

EPIC (Emerging Professionals in Camping) provides educational and social networking opportunities and events for individuals new or emerging in the camp industry. All are welcome to join as an attendee, supporter, or volunteer. Learn more about EPIC →

SIIC (Seasoned Individuals in Camping) provides educational and social networking opportunities and events for individuals in the camp industry who have been involved in camp for five or more years. All are welcome to join as an attendee, supporter, or volunteer. Learn more about SIIC →

Women in Camp is a community of women in the camp industry dedicated to professional development, meaningful networking, and female empowerment.

VOCE (Veterans of the Camp Experience) is for camp professionals who have been in management roles at camp for at least five consecutive years as the Owner or Director. Anyone who fits these criteria is welcome to attend VOCE gatherings which include networking events, dinners, and workshops at the Tri-State CAMP Conference.

Learn more about our Special Interest Groups →

Local Legislative Groups

If you are interested in joining a local legislative group, please contact us at info@acanynj.org. We also encourage you to look into NYSCDA (New York State Camp Directors Association) and NJC-GAP (New Jersey Camps Government Affairs Project). Learn more about Local Legislation and the ACA, NY & NJ →